The new book The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World will be released on August 30, 2011. This is his FIRST autobiography co-written with Dave Zirin, and not to be confused with CD Jackson’s Why: The Biography of John Carlos With C. D. Jackson, Jr. When you think of … [Read more...] about The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World
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Book Review: Life Lessons from Speed City
Bud Winter’s “So You Want to be a Sprinter” now re-released
In 1956, Bud Winter of San Jose State University and Speed City fame published a landmark book titled So You Want to be a Sprinter. It was updated in 1973 and became foundation for many coaches back then who would later become world class coaches. Those coaches include Usain Bolt’s coach Glen … [Read more...] about Bud Winter’s “So You Want to be a Sprinter” now re-released
San Jose State University – Saving Winter Field
This is part 2 of 2 from my recent visit to the Bay Area, California After viewing the Tommie Smith - John Carlos 23 foot statute at San José State University, the next item on my agenda was to drive down S 10th street towards Spartan Stadium and visit Winter Field. This was the same track where … [Read more...] about San Jose State University – Saving Winter Field
San Jose State University – The Tommie Smith John Carlos Statue
This is part 1 of 2 from my recent visit to the Bay Area, California A trip to Silicon Valley wouldn’t be complete without a visit to San José State University. I had two things on my agenda. Visit the Tommie Smith - John Carlos 23 foot statute, and visit the old Track and Field … [Read more...] about San Jose State University – The Tommie Smith John Carlos Statue
