NAME EACH INDIVIDUAL?
WHAT DO THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE IN COMMON?
READ VERY CAREFULLY:
A uniqueness about each individual, they are from various Ethnic Origins, Genders, Backgrounds, Education, and very different mind sets ... Diversity and Inclusiveness at it's Best
Each individual noted on the LIST are outstanding in their own right
Every person has a Story ... has a History ... what do each person have in common ...?
1. Do not look up who each person is, see how many you can get correct without looking
2. Tweet or Direct Message your answers
ACADEMICS:
She was born 1960's into poverty raised by a single Parent, Her Mother
The youngest of 13 Children
From a Sociological statistical standpoint, the odds for her to remain in poverty were Great
She is among the most respected Professors in the country
Earning her University's most Prestigious Awards among numerous accolades
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SPORTS:
2016 97th Season of the NFL:
- At one time was the youngest Coach in the league
- The only person to Coach a Team to a Perfect Undefeated Season
- The Winningest Coach of All-Time a record considered unbreakable
- The letters "HOF" appear along side his name
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ACADEMICS:
1968 a devastating year for our country historically
The Vietnam War the Tet Offensive began
Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated
Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated, he was Brother to President John F. Kennedy who also was assassinated years earlier
During the Olympics in order to bring awareness to Civil Rights and Racism to People of Color everywhere
He is...
"The Architect of the 1968 Summer Olympics Black Power Salute"
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SPORTS:
"Iron Mike is the de facto name of various monuments commemorating servicemen of the United States military. The term 'Iron Mike' is uniquely American slang used to refer to men who are especially tough, brave, and inspiring"
Known to all as "Iron Mike", he is the original Iron Mike before the boxer
He has a unique distinction of being 1 out of only 2 people in the history (97th Season) of Pro Football to have won a Super Bowl as a Player, Assistant Coach and Head Coach
- The letters "HOF" appear along side his name
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ACADEMICS:
He is “the racial conscience of sport”
Human Rights Activist
Pioneer for Racial Equality
Led the boycott against Apartheid
those against his efforts attacked him, carved
the "N word" on his stomach
Again....
HE IS “The..Racial..Conscience..Of..Sport”
He researches/prepares an actual Racial/Gender Report Card and literally hands out grades to the
WNBA
NFL
NBA
MLB
MLS
College Sports
NCAA Graduation Rates
Olympics
AP Sports Editors
Nelson Mandela personally invited him to his Presidential Inauguration
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SPORTS:
He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated as the "Toughest Chicano"
First ever Person of Color & Minority & Latino Quarterback to start in a Super Bowl
One of the greatest endings in College Football History, simply known as:
"THE PLAY"
Cal Bears defeated Stanford as Stanford's Band...
"The Band Is Out On The Field"!
After 5 laterals Cal scored the game winning touchdown, even with the Band on the field!
He is the architect of "THE PLAY"
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ACADEMICS:
Founding member Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO)
Founding member and past President La Raza Unida Party
Activist
Attorney
Judge
Professor
First Chicano Emeritus Professor at UT Arlington
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SPORTS:
Earned a Masters Degree at Harvard
Went to four (4) Straight Super Bowls as a Head Coach a record considered unbreakable
- The letters "HOF" appear along side his name
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ACADEMICS:
An academic counselor advised him to teach "Spanish" or "Physical Education" because "Mexicans don't have a history"
He is a Distinguished Scholar and Historian
He is one of the “100 Most Influential Educators of the 20th Century”
He is among the first Academics that began Chicana Chicano Studies in the United States
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SPORTS:
First African American Quarterback to start for a Pro Team
A member of the only undefeated team in NFL History
Featured Summer of 2015 in Sports Illustrated
A powerful Autobiography about his life is a must read
A Movie about his life is soon to be released
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ACADEMICS:
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard in three years
Obtained M.A. and Ph.D. at Princeton
Taught at Yale, Harvard, the University of Paris
Professor Emeritus at Princeton University
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SPORTS:
Not only one of the most respected college Coaches in the country, also one the most respected Athletic Directors as well.
Another important part of history, he was on the very first Selection Committee for the very first College Football Playoffs
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