迪恩·桑德斯（Deion Sanders）尊敬比爾·柯林斯（Bill Collins）：反對阿拉巴馬州隔離的立場

Deion Sanders向CU球員Bill Collins致敬，他在1969年的Liberty Bowl上勇敢地面對阿拉巴馬州的全白隊。一個勇氣和改變的故事。

Deion Sanders, Coach Prime himself, recently shined a light on a pivotal moment in college football history, honoring Bill Collins, a former Colorado Buffaloes player. Collins, who passed away on July 31st, isn't just remembered for his skills on the field but for his courageous stand against racial segregation at the 1969 Liberty Bowl against an all-white Alabama team.

迪恩·桑德斯（Deion Sanders）是Prime本人，最近揭示了大學橄欖球歷史上關鍵時刻的啟示，以紀念前科羅拉多州布法羅斯球員比爾·柯林斯（Bill Collins）。柯林斯（Collins）於7月31日去世，他不僅因其在球場上的技能而銘記，而且還因為他在1969年的自由碗比賽中對抗全白阿拉巴馬州球隊的勇敢立場。

Bill Collins: A Buffalo Legend

比爾·柯林斯（Bill Collins）：布法羅傳奇

Bill Collins was more than just a defensive tackle; he was a trailblazer. As Colorado’s first Black captain for a full season, Collins faced down an intimidating display of racial tension at the Liberty Bowl. Sanders highlighted how Alabama, yet to integrate, sent over 40 players to the pregame coin toss in an attempt to intimidate Collins. But Collins stood tall, representing the Buffaloes with unwavering resolve. Colorado won that game 47-33.

比爾·柯林斯（Bill Collins）不僅僅是防守鏟球。他是開拓者。作為科羅拉多州的第一位黑人隊長整個賽季，柯林斯在自由碗上面臨著令人生畏的種族緊張局勢。桑德斯（Sanders）強調了阿拉巴馬州（尚未融合）如何將40多名球員派往賽前硬幣拋棄，以恐嚇柯林斯（Collins）。但是柯林斯站得很高，以堅定不移的決心代表水牛。科羅拉多州贏得了47-33的比賽。

The 1969 Liberty Bowl: More Than Just a Game

1969年的自由碗：不僅僅是一場比賽

The University of Colorado described Collins' actions at the Liberty Bowl as perhaps the “bravest moment in University of Colorado athletic history.” Imagine this: it's 1969, racial tensions are high, and Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated the previous year in Memphis, where the game was held. Alabama, with its all-white team, sent a sea of white players to the midfield for the coin toss. In a powerful show of solidarity, Colorado's other captains allowed Collins to walk the final steps alone, making a statement against the Crimson Tide's racist antics, which included fans spitting on the CU team and yelling racial slurs.

科羅拉多大學在自由碗上的行動形容為“科羅拉多大學運動史上最勇敢的時刻”。想像一下：1969年，種族緊張局勢很高，小馬丁·路德·金（Martin Luther King Jr.阿拉巴馬州及其全白隊，將一批白人球員派往中場，以折騰。在一個團結一致的強大表現中，科羅拉多州的其他隊長讓柯林斯獨自走了最後一步，對緋紅色潮流的種族歧視滑稽動作發表了聲明，其中包括球迷在CU團隊中吐口水和大喊種族誹謗。

A Personal Connection

個人聯繫

Sanders' connection to Collins runs deeper than just being a Black coach at Colorado. He's close friends with gospel singer Kirk Franklin, whose wife Tammy is Collins’ daughter. This personal connection adds another layer of meaning to Sanders' desire to honor Collins during a game this season.

桑德斯與柯林斯的聯繫不僅僅是科羅拉多州的黑人教練。他是福音歌手柯克·富蘭克林（Kirk Franklin）的密友，他的妻子塔米（Tammy）是柯林斯（Collins）的女兒。這種個人聯繫為桑德斯在本賽季的比賽中尊敬柯林斯的願望增加了另一層意義。

Honoring a Legacy

尊重遺產

Collins' impact extends beyond the football field. He graduated with a business degree and went on to work for Xerox. He was a pioneer, the first Black player chosen by his teammates to be a team captain for an entire season. His story serves as a reminder of the courage and resilience required to challenge injustice.

柯林斯的影響力超出了足球場。他畢業於商業學位，然後為Xerox工作。他是一名先驅者，是他的隊友選擇的第一位黑人球員，成為整個賽季的隊長。他的故事提醒人們挑戰不公正所需的勇氣和韌性。

Looking Ahead

展望未來

Deion Sanders plans to honor Collins this season, ensuring his legacy lives on. It's a testament to the power of sports to transcend the game and address important social issues. It’s stories like these that make college football about more than just wins and losses. It's about character, courage, and standing up for what's right.

Deion Sanders計劃在本賽季紀念Collins，以確保他的遺產繼續前進。這證明了體育超越遊戲並解決重要社會問題的力量。像這樣的故事使大學橄欖球不僅僅是勝利和損失。這是關於角色，勇氣，並堅持正確的事。

So, next time you're watching Coach Prime on the sidelines, remember Bill Collins – a true Buffalo legend. And remember, even in the face of overwhelming odds, one person can make a difference. Now, let's go Buffs!

因此，下次您在場外觀看Prime時，請記住Bill Collins - 真正的Buffalo傳奇。還要記住，即使面對壓倒性的賠率，一個人也會有所作為。現在，讓我們去拋光吧！