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1968 Olympics Black Power salute
Tommie Smith: “It was done for a reason, for social justice”

  By erica • October 16, 2013 Uncategorized

Tommie Smith, the 1968 Olympic gold medalist for the 200 meter dash, explains why he and John Carlos did the black power salute on the podium and explains the importance of the memorable event. Continue reading

Tagged   1960s, 1968 Olympics Black Power salute, Athlete, Black History, Civil Rights, Olympics, Politics and History, Sports
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1968 Olympics Black Power salute
John Carlos on his family’s reaction to his infamy

  By erica • October 16, 2013 Uncategorized

John Carlos discusses how his grandchildren reacted to a large crowd gathering to hear him speak and shares his thoughts on race relations in the modern day. Continue reading

Tagged   1960s, 1968 Olympics Black Power salute, Athlete, Black History, Civil Rights, Olympics, Politics and History, Sports
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1968 Olympics Black Power salute
DC student: “It actually makes me want to do something for society now”

  By erica • October 16, 2013 Uncategorized

Ashley, a high school student in DC, explains how hearing John Carlos speak about the 1968 black power salute made her feel and how it encouraged her to get involved in social change. Continue reading

Tagged   1960s, 1968 Olympics Black Power salute, Athlete, Black History, Civil Rights, Olympics, Politics and History, Sports
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Pete Rose
Bud Harrelson recalls his fight with Pete Rose in 1973

  By erica • October 8, 2013 Uncategorized

Former Cincinnati Reds player Bud Harrelson describes why the infamous fight with former New York Mets player Pete Rose occurred on October 8, 1973. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Baseball, Fight, Pete Rose, Sports
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Super Bowl
Eric Child’s review of the 2013 Super Bowl

  By witimport • October 7, 2013 Uncategorized

Eric Childs gives his review of the 47th Super Bowl game between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Championship, Sports, Super Bowl, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLVII
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Super Bowl
Kevin McDonald on the 47th Super Bowl

  By witimport • October 7, 2013 Uncategorized

Kevin McDonald shares his thoughts on 47th Super Bowl including topics like the Baltimore Ravens beating the San Francisco 49ers, Beyonce's performance, the power outage, and the Harbaugh Brothers. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Championship, Sports, Super Bowl, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLVII
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Cal Ripken Jr
Cal Ripken Jr. on the beginning of “The Streak”

  By erica • September 19, 2013 Uncategorized

Cal Ripken, Jr. reminisces about the beginning of his 2,632nd consecutive game streak and explains why "The Streak" resonated with so many baseball fans. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Baseball, Cal Ripken Jr, Record Breaking, Sports
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New York City Marathon
Gary Muhrcke: “I put a hole in the side of the shoe in one marathon”

  By erica • September 13, 2013 Uncategorized

New York City Marathon winner, Gary Muhrcke, describes the difference in running shoe quality in 1970 compared to modern shoes. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Championship, Marathon, New York City Marathon, Sports
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New York City Marathon
Gary Muhrcke on winning the first New York City Marathon

  By erica • September 13, 2013 Uncategorized

New York City Marathon winner, Gary Muhrcke, talks about winning the first marathon, what the conditions were like, and how the marathon has changed since 1970. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Marathon, New York City Marathon, Sports
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Cal Ripken Jr
Cal Ripken Jr. on breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak

  By erica • September 4, 2013 Uncategorized

Cal Ripken Jr. was interviewd by ESPN.com about playing his 2,131st game September 6, 1995 to break Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Baseball, Cal Ripken Jr, Record Breaking, Sports
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