UT will unveil the bronze statues on Sept. 2 in the plaza outside Gate 21 at Neyland Stadium.<\/p>\n
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The University of Tennessee announced that they will be paying tribute to four Black student-athletes from Vols football history who were trailblazers for racial equity.<\/p>\n
The four players being commemorated are Lester McClain, Jackie Walker, Condredge Holloway and Tee Martin.<\/p>\n
The bronze statues will be unveiled on Thursday, Sept. 2 at UT's first game of the season against Bowling Green. The statues will be located in the plaza outside of Gate 21 at Neyland Stadium.<\/p>\n
The unveiling will be \"a kickoff to Neyland Stadium's year-long centennial celebration\" according to UT Athletics.<\/p>\n
\"It's an honor for this university to be able to permanently recognize the impact of these men in such a powerful way,\" said Director of Athletics Danny White. \"I hope it serves as a reminder of those who came before them and paved the way for progress.\"<\/p>\n
UT Athletics say that due to space limitation, attendance for the ceremony will be limited. However, the event will also be livestreamed on UTsports.com and the Tennessee Athletics YouTube channel.<\/p>\n
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