One hundred years ago, the 1918 football season marked the conclusion of one of the most successful four – year periods in Rutgers history. There are many contributors to a successful team. Nevertheless, one contributor stands out, the senior end Paul Robeson.
Paul Robeson was one of the greatest football players during the era from 1869 to 1918. Raised in Princeton and Somerville, he won a scholarship to attend Rutgers. He was one of the first African Americans to attend RU.
Beyond his overall athletic excellence, Robeson was a remarkable individual with remarkable achievements. An outstanding student, he was Valedictorian.