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Learn more- What if I told you that the story you've never heard, would be the one you'll always remember? I'm Quinn Early, and "THIS IS ONE"
The, "THIS IS ONE" Documentary series highlights Black sports pioneers throughout American history who's stories have yet to be told. Stories like, EPS #1, "THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS," as a 12 year old slave, James Holbrook escapes from his captors and runs to the safety of the Union Army. He becomes a valet for Captain Dylan and serves in the Union until the end of the Civil War. After the War, Captain Dylan invites James to accompany him back to his hometown of Iowa City. After moving to Tipton Iowa, James marries Pinky. The couple has a son who they name Frank "Kinney'' Holbrook. Little did they know that as a young man, Kinney would grow to love sports. He attends Tipton High School and becomes a two-sport athlete, participating in Football and Track.After a successful high school career, Kinney graduates from Tipton High. His plan is to attend the University of Iowa where he would continue participating in the two sports that he loves. The family comes to the realization that they can't afford to send Kinney to college. To the Holbrook's great surprise, the towns people of Tipton rally around them, raising enough money to send Kinney to college. In 1895, with no head coach, the Hawkeye football program is in jeopardy of being canceled after the team has a dismal 2-5 season.In 1896, the University hires Alfred E. Bull, who helps right the ship. Coach Bull moves Kinney from End to Half Back as the team begins to build a winning tradition, with Kinney leading the way. Little does Kinney know that the 1896 Iowa vs. Missouri game would carve a place for him in Iowa Hawkeye history as the Hawkeyes win their first conference title. His efforts would also pave the way for every African-American player that would follow him. The Shoulders Of Giants is the first in this amazing series.
EPS #2, "INTO THE LIONS DEN," is the story of Hayden Fry, A Marine turned football coach who created a winning tradition wherever he coached. And Jerry LeVias who was from a small town but had big dreams of becoming a football star. Fry had a reputation of building character, and mentoring young men. In 1965, Fry gave a football scholarship to LeVias so that he could attend, SMU, University. It was the first Athletic scholarship given to a black player. Both were ridiculed and faced discrimination and death threats. Both Fry, and Levias had great success, and remained life long friends. His courage is tested in 1965 when he gives a scholarship to a high school football star who happens to be Black. Together, the two would help reshape the landscape of college football history in the south.
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