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The result was: promoted by Allen3  ^talk 13:54, 2 September 2013 (UTC)

Mel Groomes

• ... that halfback Mel Groomes (pictured) in April 1947 became the first African-American player signed by the Detroit Lions?

• Reviewed: Leif "Loket" Olsson

Created by Cbl62 ( talk). Self nominated at 02:55, 22 August 2013 (UTC).

• Newly created article, with more than 3,000 characters, interesting hook, image done. QPQ not done yet? Zia Khan 11:59, 25 August 2013 (UTC)

• QPQ has now been completed. Cbl62 ( talk) 16:47, 25 August 2013 (UTC)

• Good 2 go. Zia Khan 19:26, 25 August 2013 (UTC)