Jack Trice

[beentherebefore]

I also believe that there was not prominent African American athlete at ISU until maybe the 1950s after Trice and maybe one more player. So ISU went a long time without racially inclusive athletic teams.

 

[everyyard]

Stadium opened in 1975. I think it was over 20 years until the stadium was named for Trice.

20 years is “over a decade.” All I’m saying is we shouldn’t be casting stones when our own house is mostly glass. Trice is a shining example of what activist young people with a lot of perseverance can accomplish, but the system fought against them for those 20 years.

 

[beentherebefore]

20 years is “over a decade.” All I’m saying is we shouldn’t be casting stones when our own house is mostly glass. Trice is a shining example of what activist young people with a lot of perseverance can accomplish, but the system fought against for those 20 years.

That is very true. ISU administration and most major donors wanted nothing to do with the Trice name early on, and certainly during the fundraising process. Students, then as now, pushed for change.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Also killed by white dudes in Minneapolis. Lots of speculation he was targeted in that game because of his skin color.

Damn. Never even thought of this parallel. Great post.

 

[qwerty]

My Dad wrote a biography about Trice 20 years ago as I think he realized we really didn't know much about him. Shameless plug for him, but if you're interested here is a link. Please note its geared more for kids as but its a great read or good gift idea.

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/6119639-football-s-fallen-hero

I've read this book. Got it from the public library and tried to pass it around at work. Living in Hawkland, there were few takers.

 

[JP4CY]

I’ve always thought more should be done with this photo. It’s haunting in a good way.

 

[SpokaneCY]

The current protests shine positive light on Iowa State and Iowa State Athletics.

Iowa State with it's first black football player in the 1920's. Then to name it's football stadium after that player. Way to go ISU!

The SEC didn't even have a black athlete until 1967.

Time to promote Iowa State, Iowa State Athletics and Jack Trice!

Not sure now is the time to say "look how racially just we are" just yet. I think we should let the national dialog play out first before tooting our own horn. We also need to hear from our administration and our coaches.

 

[CyTwins]

We also need to hear from our administration and our coaches.

We have heard from them

 

[Cycsk]

Calling @Kagavi

 

[Remo Gaggi]

I still think it would be awesome to build another (larger) statue of him outside the stadium in that new plaza. I think the original one being on campus again is great, but having something outside the stadium (that’s named after him) to remember him by would be a great added feature to the stadium.

I really want to see this happen. Ten foot high, bronze, on a big raised pedestal, ringed by cardinal and gold mums, with a crushed hok under one of his cleats.

 

[CySmurf]

The current protests shine positive light on Iowa State and Iowa State Athletics.

Iowa State with it's first black football player in the 1920's. Then to name it's football stadium after that player. Way to go ISU!

The SEC didn't even have a black athlete until 1967.

Time to promote Iowa State, Iowa State Athletics and Jack Trice!

I'm not sure how much of that history resonates with today's black athletes though. It's more important that Coach Campell and staff create an atmosphere that's welcoming and inclusive to today's black athletes and their concerns.

 

[Jammin’]

Here's a quote from from 2017 from when a young 36 year old coach in the beginning of his 2nd year at his new program said when asked about players taking a knee,

“I don’t have an issue with our guys taking a stance in what they believe in. “Whatever our guys do, you hope it’s unified, you hope it’s powerful."

Matt Campbell, 2017

 

[Cydkar]

I'm not sure how much of that history resonates with today's black athletes though. It's more important that Coach Campell and staff create an atmosphere that's welcoming and inclusive to today's black athletes and their concerns.

You might be surprised. Worthless though, without your last sentence.