The third day of February is designated "Charles Follis Day" in honor of the first African American professional football player who was born on that day in 1879, and who played for the Shelby Blues.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5.265
Charles Follis Day
Effective: September 28, 2018; Latest Legislation: House Bill 229 - 132nd General Assembly
Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.