MINNEAPOLIS — Gene Washington and Alan Page — 1967 NFL Draft classmates — reconnected in a classroom at The Best Academy on Friday.
The Vikings Legends — both of whom completed advanced college degrees during their pro football careers — participated in a program celebrating Black History Month.
Washington and Page participated in a panel discussion and answered students’ questions that inquired about their sources for inspiration and what they’ve learned are keys to success.
Broadcaster and founder of “Rethink the Win” Lea B. Olsen hosted the panel and joined Washington and Page after the school assembly in the gym for a more in-depth discussion of what students learned through participation in a 306: African American course from EVERFI that was presented through the Vikings “Celebrate Perseverance” Black History Month program.