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PHOTOS: Wilmington native part of Wyoming's Black 14

Mel Hamilton, who grew up in Wilmington, returned to the Port City on Friday to discuss his part in the Black 14, a group of black players on the 1969 Wyoming football team who stood up to racial inequality. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
Mel Hamilton, who grew up in Wilmington, returned to the Port City on Friday to discuss his part in the Black 14, a group of black players on the 1969 Wyoming football team who stood up to racial inequality. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
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Mel Hamilton, who grew up in Wilmington, returned to the Port City on Friday to discuss his part in the Black 14, a group of black players on the 1969 Wyoming football team who stood up to racial discrimination. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
Mel Hamilton, who grew up in Wilmington, returned to the Port City on Friday to discuss his part in the Black 14, a group of black players on the 1969 Wyoming football team who stood up to racial discrimination. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
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Protestors in 1969 support Wilmington native Mel Hamilton and the Black 14, a group of black Wyoming football players who fought against racial inequality. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
Protestors in 1969 support Wilmington native Mel Hamilton and the Black 14, a group of black Wyoming football players who fought against racial inequality. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
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Mel Hamilton, who grew up in Wilmington, returned to the Port City on Friday to discuss his part in the Black 14, a group of black players on the 1969 Wyoming football team who stood up to racial inequality. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
Mel Hamilton, who grew up in Wilmington, returned to the Port City on Friday to discuss his part in the Black 14, a group of black players on the 1969 Wyoming football team who stood up to racial inequality. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
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On a visit to Wilmington over the weekend, former resident Mel Hamilton paid a visit to 1180 WLTT to talk about his role in the Black 14. Exactly 50 years ago, Hamilton and 13 other football players at the University of Wyoming were removed from the team after suggesting to protest racial policies from the Mormon Church during a game against BYU. [Alex Riley/StarNews]
On a visit to Wilmington over the weekend, former resident Mel Hamilton paid a visit to 1180 WLTT to talk about his role in the Black 14. Exactly 50 years ago, Hamilton and 13 other football players at the University of Wyoming were removed from the team after suggesting to protest racial policies from the Mormon Church during a game against BYU. [Alex Riley/StarNews]
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Protestors in 1969 support Wilmington native Mel Hamilton and the Black 14, a group of black Wyoming football players who fought against racial inequality. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
Protestors in 1969 support Wilmington native Mel Hamilton and the Black 14, a group of black Wyoming football players who fought against racial inequality. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
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Most of the Black 14, a group of Wyoming football players in 1969 who fought for racial equality but were later kicked off the team by the head coach. Wilmington native Mel Hamilton is at left on the top row. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
Most of the Black 14, a group of Wyoming football players in 1969 who fought for racial equality but were later kicked off the team by the head coach. Wilmington native Mel Hamilton is at left on the top row. [Photo courtesy Wyoming Athletic Department]
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