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Happy 70th Birthday To 1969 Track & Field Olympic Bronze Winner John Carlos

EarHustle411 loves history and on June 5, 1945, who knew that the birth of this man and what he’s done would leave a long-lasting impressionable image for the world to remember. Take a look at the photo below and for those who are history buffs would know exactly what the picture is portraying:

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John Carlos was born in Harlem, New York in 1945. After graduating from Machine Trade and Medal High School, he was awarded a full track and field scholarship to East Texas State University (ETSU). He attended ETSU for one year, single-handedly winning the schools first and only track and field Lone Star Conference Championship. After ETSU, he matriculated to San José State University. During his stay at San José State University, he participated in the 1968 Mexico Olympics and won the bronze medal in the 200 meters. During the victory ceremony, John and Tommy Smith raised a black gloved fist in protest against racism and economic depression for all opposed peoples.

This “Silent Protest” was voted as the sixth most memorable event of the century. Following the Mexico Olympics, John Carlos continued his education and athletic feats at San José State University where he single handily won the NCAA Track & Field National Championship in 1969. During his stay, he broke the world record in the hundred-yard dash. Concluding an illustrious career in track and field, John Carlos was drafted by the NFL. After a short career in the NFL, he entered the public sector, working for PUMA, the Olympics, and the City of Los Angeles. Presently, John Carlos is working as the Track & Field Coach, and an In-school Suspension Supervisor for Palm Springs High School in Palm Springs, California.

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY TO BRONZE OLYMPIC WINNER JOHN CARLOS FROM THE EARHUSTLE411 FAMILY. 

Source: BlackThen

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