we honor those in the past and present that have made a mark on the NFL. Saints tight end Juwan Johnson shares the story of how Mike Carey became the first Black referee in a Super Bowl.

Referee Mike Carey tips his cap to the fans as he walks onto the field before an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis.

Former NFL referee Mike Carey told The Washington Post that he requested not to work home or away games for the Washington Redskins since 2006 due to the team's controversial nickname.

Former NFL referee Mike Carey told The Washington Post that he requested not to work home or away games for the Washington Redskins since 2006 due to the team's controversial nickname.