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Sep 16, 20241 min read
On this day 51 years ago: The 1st deaf player in the NFL
On this day (Sept. 16) in 1973, the first deaf player ran onto the field for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Philadelphia Eagles....
Jul 10, 20241 min read
On this Day in History
Ed "Dummy" Dundon, who was born on July 10, 1859, went on to become the first deaf player to play baseball professionally. After...
May 23, 20243 min read
Happy Birthday "Dummy" Hoy!
It was on this day (May 23) in 1862 that William Ellsworth Hoy was born. Known professionally as "Dummy" Hoy, he played in the major...
Feb 21, 20241 min read
On this date in 1875 a sports legend was born
Luther "Dummy" Taylor was born on this day (Feb. 21) in 1875. Luther Taylor, who was known as Dummy Taylor, played fo the San Francisco...
Feb 2, 20241 min read
On this day in 1981: The first deaf person to play in an NBA game is born
Lance Allred, deaf since he experienced health complications at birth on Feb. 2, 1981, would go on to play basketball with LeBron James...
Mar 28, 20231 min read
Deaf basketball player at LA College making an impact
Kade West always has sign language interpreters at practices and games at Cerritos College. image from KCAL-TV video report KCAL-TV spoke...
Feb 17, 20231 min read
Interview with Deaf Performer at Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show
Justina Miles appeared alongside Rihanna on the livestream of the Eagles-Chiefs showdown during halftime, interpreting the pop star's...
Nov 13, 20221 min read
Deaf Basketball Referee: "It's Just Like Music"
Raymond Nelson fell in love with basketball as a child and has been a part of the sport ever since. image from KDKA-TV video "It's just...
Oct 17, 20221 min read
Arkansas city hosts its first ever deaf bike festival
A four-day event for deaf cyclists just ended in Bentonville, Arkansas. image from KFSM-TV video report The Bike Boom Series drew more...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Deaf School Adds Football Team
There's a new, eight person co-ed football team at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. image from Google Maps KSL-TV has a video...
Jul 24, 20221 min read
Israeli startup says it aims to make the World Cup deaf-accessible
A new app called Sign Now will be available for the FIFA 2022 World Cup taking place in Qatar this November. image: i24news video Sign...
Jul 20, 20221 min read
Deaf lifeguard offers his perspective
William Monday is deaf and "that just might make him better at his job as a lifeguard at Waterloo Pool" in Denison, Texas. image from...
Jul 3, 20221 min read
A New Film about Climbing called 'Elevated'
Climber Sonya Wilson has created ways for other deaf climbers to spend time together in the outdoors. image from the film Elevated She...
Jun 17, 20221 min read
Hockey Address Adds ASL
The National Hockey League brought in a sign language interpreter for the Commissioner's annual news conference at the Stanley Cup Final....
Jun 15, 20221 min read
A Hockey School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
The Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing got its start nearly 50 years ago in 1973. image from CBS-2 video The camp...
Apr 3, 20221 min read
Kevin Hall inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame
Kevin Hall is now part of an exclusive fraternity as he entered the African American Golfers Hall of Fame last night. The deaf pro golfer...
Mar 8, 20221 min read
'Audible' up for Short Documentary Oscar
The film tells the story of the champion football team at the Maryland School for the Deaf and looks at the suicide of a former...
Feb 15, 20221 min read
Deaf Football Players Honored at Super Bowl
Four football players from the California School for the Deaf in Riverside were on the field at Sunday's Super Bowl for the coin toss....
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Ref failed to accommodate deaf wrestler in title match
A deaf wrestler is asking the Nebraska School Activities Association for a referee penalizing him for being deaf. image from KLKN-TV...
Dec 21, 20211 min read
Kelly Clarkson Surprises Deaf Football Team
The Kelly Clarkson Show spent time yesterday with members of the football team from the California School for the Deaf, Riverside. image...