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Joshua Finnell

Joshua Finnell is a professor and head of research and instruction in the University Libraries at Colgate University. His work has appeared in Public Library Quarterly, In the Library with the Leadpipe, Digital Library Perspectives, Long Division: A Magazine of Inquiry & Art, Barrelhouse,  and SCRIPTed: A Journal of Law, Technology & Society. He currently serves on the board of directors for AMC4Youth, a nonprofit focused on creating educational opportunities and programming for disadvantaged youth in Peoria, Illinois And Indianapolis, Indiana.

The First Famous Football Team Behind Bars

Sing Sing's football team, The Black Sheep, ascended to fame even though its players were incarcerated. One player was so good, he signed with the Eagles.