'51 Dons (2014)
In 1951, the undefeated University of San Francisco football team declines an invitation to play in the Orange Bowl after being told they would only be invited if they played without their two African-American stars: Ollie Matson and Burl Toler.
Director: Ron Luscinski
Release Date: February 9, 2014
Cast
- Johnny Mathis - Narrator
- Bob St. Clair - Self
- Ralph Thomas - Self
- Dick Columbini - Self
- Bill Henneberry - Self
- Rosey Grier - Self
- Gene Washington - Self
- Toi Cook - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Teddy Gersten
Production: ESPN
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ron Luscinski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is '51 Dons about?
- In 1951, the undefeated University of San Francisco football team declines an invitation to play in the Orange Bowl after being told they would only be invited if they played without their two African-American stars: Ollie Matson and Burl Toler.
- Who directed '51 Dons?
- '51 Dons was directed by Ron Luscinski.
- Who stars in '51 Dons?
- '51 Dons stars Johnny Mathis, Bob St. Clair, Ralph Thomas, Dick Columbini, Bill Henneberry, Rosey Grier.