Upcoming Events at Elmwood Park Branch Library
Sat Feb 11, 12:00 PM - Sat Feb 11, 1:00 PM
550 Chene St, Detroit, MI 48207, United States, Detroit, MI 48207
Community: Detroit
Description
Detroit Master Storyteller, Eleanor Anderson, has got a story for you! Learn about an amazing football giant and Coast Guard member.
Event Details
Eleanor Anderson, Detroit Master Storyteller (DABS), takes you on an enlightening journey using video clips, pictures, and memorabilia highlighting the legendary Emlen "The Gremlin" Tunnell.
He was the first African American to play for the New York Giants, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, among his other first achievements. Mr. Tunnell is also celebrated and awarded by the U.S.
Coast Guard for his outstanding achievements and heroism while enlisted. His name is enshrined in many parts of the U.S.A.
Storyteller Ms. Anderson is also a family friend who was inspire to service and recently retired from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
He was the first African American to play for the New York Giants, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, among his other first achievements. Mr. Tunnell is also celebrated and awarded by the U.S.
Coast Guard for his outstanding achievements and heroism while enlisted. His name is enshrined in many parts of the U.S.A.
Storyteller Ms. Anderson is also a family friend who was inspire to service and recently retired from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
