Bill Collins wasn’t just a football player—he was a trailblazer. As the first Black football captain to lead the University of Colorado for an entire season, he broke barriers and inspired generations. Collins, known as “Foots” in his Acres Home neighborhood, stood out early as quarterback at George Washington Carver High and pitcher for the baseball team, carrying himself with quiet determination despite the racial limits of the time.

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Denied a scholarship out of high school, he wrote letters, walked on at Colorado, and earned his place. From 1967–1969, he helped lead CU to a 21–11 record and two bowl victories. His defining moment came in t

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