GRAVES BECAME THE FIRST BLACK COACH IN DES MOINES SCHOOLS. BEFORE THAT, AT A TIME WHEN BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS WERE THE NORM. THIS COACH BROKE THE COLOR BARRIER.

By Yumi Asada, Hanako Montgomery and Chris Lau, CNN Shirahama, Japan (CNN) — They came, dressed in black and white, wearing furry hats, and clutching banners and soft toys. With tears in their eyes ...