He did not realize the full significance of the hire until he started reading about himself in newspapers .
State , Jeffries became the first black coach at a Division I program when Wichita State hired him in 1979 .
Jeffries did not realize the full significance of the hire until Jeffries started reading about himself in newspapers .
State , Jeffries became the first black coach at a Division I program when Wichita State hired him in 1979 .