www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/March 3, 2017 ~ Page 3 We Want YOU! Bernie Custis, Pro Football’s Advertise With First Black QB, Dies at 88 The VILLAGER by: The Associated Press Country Boyz Fixin’s 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. Saturday - 12 noon - 8 p.m. Closed Sunday Call (512) 928-5555 *Mention this ad and get a FREE 20 oz. Drink* DOUBLE “R” GROCERY *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. Bernie Custis, a former Syracuse football who is widely considered the first black player to have played the position in the pros, has passed away. (Post-Standard archives) Ebenezer Baptist Church 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 a move he resisted. first black professional and leadership,” said Bob Bernie Custis, pro Sunday Services football’s first black quar- The native of Wash- quarterback in the mod- Young, caretaker of the Ti- Worship Service 8:00 A.M. terback who blazed the ington opted to sign with ern era starting with the ger-Cats. “Most football Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. trail for future Canadian Hamilton instead, starting Hamilton Tiger-Cats in legacies have a one dimen- Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Football League stars War- every game in his first sea- 1951, should be revered as sional impact, but Bernie’s Wednesday ren Moon, son in the Interprovincial well for being one of our universal influence on the Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center and , has Rugby Football Union, one best. A world class athlete, game as a player, and his Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 died. He was 88. of the leagues that would he excelled both as a quar- legacy in Hamilton and Custis made pro foot- later form the CFL. Custis terback and a running Ontario after his playing Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church ball history on Aug. 29, moved to running back the back. A tremendous days, is truly legendary as 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 1951, when he became a following season and in leader, he was a success- a builder of the game. His (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Web Site - www.themount.net starter with the CFL’s 1953 helped Hamilton win ful coach who had a posi- elegant nature and grace- Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who the Grey Cup, 12-6, over tive impact on countless ful style will always be an WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. confirmed his death Winnipeg. young lives. A true gentle- important part of the Ti- Church School - 9:45 a.m. Thursday. Custis finished his pro man, he brought honor to ger-Cats and our entire Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. He starred at quarter- career with the Ottawa our game and our league, league history.” “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 back at Syracuse and was Rough Riders, playing run- and provided us with a After football, Custis A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor selected sixth overall by ning back in 1955-56. role model to emulate.” returned to Hamilton, en- the Cleveland Browns in “Trailblazers are “Bernie was one of joying a long career as a Agape Baptist Church the 1951 NFL draft. But the rightly remembered for the great pioneers in our teacher and school princi- In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) former college roommate being the first,” CFL com- sport and our league, and pal. He also was involved AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. of was told he’d missioner Jeffrey Orridge he changed professional in coaching at various lev- For there is no greater love! play safety with the club, said. “Bernie Custis, the football with his courage els over 31 years. Church Services Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com

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Globalizing the Gospel 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Sr. Pastor Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH Austin, Texas - The Original L. C. Anderson Alumni Assoc. Austin Chapter membership DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church include former Studesnts, Teachers and Staff at the Original Anderson High School. Each year SUNDAY in February the Chapter celebrates Black History Month by inviting a guest speaker. Honor/ Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery Available recognizing former students and enjoying a Soul Food dinner. This years guest speaker was WEDNESDAY | Roxanne Evans, a volunteer at Austin Independent School Dristrict and Special Guest U.T. stu- Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m. dent Matthew Adams. The former students recognized were “Yellow Jacket” Band Majorettes;

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