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Johnny (Jack) Trice was born in Hiram, Ohio, in 1902. In 1922, Trice became the first African American student athlete at Iowa State, participating in track and football. On October 8, 1923, he died due to injuries received during his first college football game against the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Due to the persistence of students, alumni, faculty and staff, and other supporters, the Iowa State University football stadium was named Jack Trice Stadium in 1997.
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Jack Trice "Last Letter," October 5, 1923
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Cora Mae Trice Greene letter to David Lendt, August 3, 1988
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Chester L. Brewer letter to Samuel W. Beyer regarding football game at University of Missouri, October 8, 1923
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Jack Trice, 1923
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Jack Trice funeral on central campus, October 9, 1923
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"Books," Jack Trice memorial statue by Christopher Bennett, 1988
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Jack Trice
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Iowa State football team, 1923
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Dave Lendt cover letter to Stan Yates, accompanying Cora Mae Trice Greene letter to Dave Lendt, August 16, 1988
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