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Title: It was 40 years ago today... Post by: Seamus on October 16, 2008, 03:51:17 PM Remember?
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/gvandel454/Fun%20Stuff/tommie_smith_john_carlos.jpg) Title: Re: It was 40 years ago today... Post by: Spanky on October 16, 2008, 05:10:22 PM I was one so um, no.
Title: Re: It was 40 years ago today... Post by: MFAWG on October 16, 2008, 05:32:05 PM Interesting perspective, given that in just under 3 weeks we will elect a Negro POTUS.
Trivia: The reason Carlos is saluting with the left hand is that he forgot his glove... Anybody know where they went to school? Title: Re: It was 40 years ago today... Post by: gleek on October 16, 2008, 06:02:49 PM Anybody know where they went to school? I'll take a wild guess and say that it's not BYU. Title: Re: It was 40 years ago today... Post by: Seamus on October 16, 2008, 06:10:04 PM Quote Interesting perspective, given that in just under 3 weeks we will elect a Negro POTUS. Ya sure about that...Quote Trivia: The reason Carlos is saluting with the left hand is that he forgot his glove... I always thought they just brought one pair of gloves.Title: Re: It was 40 years ago today... Post by: MFAWG on October 16, 2008, 06:16:08 PM Nope. Saw an interview with them a few years ago, and Carlos forgot to bring his gloves.
They went to San Jose State with Harry Edwards, who has made a career of examining racial issues and sports in the US. Title: Re: It was 40 years ago today... Post by: 1puttpar on October 16, 2008, 06:32:36 PM Damn, I thought this was a thread about Sgt. Pepper. :o
Title: Re: It was 40 years ago today... Post by: Seamus on October 16, 2008, 06:36:46 PM Damn, I thought this was a thread about Sgt. Pepper. :o That was 20 years ago today...Title: Re: It was 40 years ago today... Post by: 1puttpar on October 16, 2008, 07:08:00 PM Damn, I thought this was a thread about Sgt. Pepper. :o That was 20 years ago today...Yeah, but wasn't it about 20 years ago............. never mind, my head hurts. |