![A black-and-white archival photograph showing two male basketball players posing together, each holding a basketball. The player on the left wears a jersey with 'COAST GUA[RD]' visible, suggesting a U.S. Coast Guard team affiliation. Both players wear matching athletic uniforms with knee pads and high-top lace-up sneakers, consistent with mid-20th century basketball attire.](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2102/6509942/1000w_q95.jpg "“Offense on Defense”: Remembering a Coast Guard Hero")
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Emlen Tunnell was the first African American to play NFL football for the New York Giants. Tunnell also posthumously received the Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal for his actions in World War II. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)
| Date Taken: | 02.04.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 02.05.2021 13:16 |
| Photo ID: | 6509942 |
| VIRIN: | 210221-G-KU031-1004 |
| Resolution: | 2272x2828 |
| Size: | 1.37 MB |
| Location: | NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, US |
| Web Views: | 43 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
![A black-and-white archival photograph showing two male basketball players posing together, each holding a basketball. The player on the left wears a jersey with 'COAST GUA[RD]' visible, suggesting a U.S. Coast Guard team affiliation. Both players wear matching athletic uniforms with knee pads and high-top lace-up sneakers, consistent with mid-20th century basketball attire.](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2102/6509942/75x75_q95.jpg "“Offense on Defense”: Remembering a Coast Guard Hero")
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