The shoulders of giants
- Episode aired Apr 29, 2021
In 1895, the son of a runaway slave, fought racial inequality and became the first Black athlete in the state of Iowa to go to college. He ran track, and helped the Hawkeye football team win... Read allIn 1895, the son of a runaway slave, fought racial inequality and became the first Black athlete in the state of Iowa to go to college. He ran track, and helped the Hawkeye football team win their first conference title.In 1895, the son of a runaway slave, fought racial inequality and became the first Black athlete in the state of Iowa to go to college. He ran track, and helped the Hawkeye football team win their first conference title.