Tommie Smith and John Carlos also raised their hands in a "human rights salute" during the playing of the US national anthem.
The commercialism of a Michael Jordan is easier to control than the political awareness of a Tommie Smith.
Tommie Smith was a very serious, highly intellectual guy.
The gold medal that put Tommie Smith on the global stage that October day is up for auction for $500,000.
"That would bring a phenomenal price and the reason why is because of what Tommie Smith and John Carlos did on the stand."
"I really didn't know what I was going to do with the gloves," Tommie Smith told me in a recent telephone conversation.
There were, however, two icons who made an indelible mark on my life at an early age: John Carlos and Tommie Smith.
This is the reason for Tommie Smith raising his right fist, while John Carlos raised his left.
The final was won by Tommie Smith in a time of 19.83, a new world record.
To stay physically active, she took a course in recreational running taught by the 1968 Olympic gold medal winner, Tommie Smith.
Tommie Smith and John Carlos also raised their hands in a "human rights salute" during the playing of the US national anthem.
The commercialism of a Michael Jordan is easier to control than the political awareness of a Tommie Smith.
Tommie Smith was a very serious, highly intellectual guy.
The gold medal that put Tommie Smith on the global stage that October day is up for auction for $500,000.
"That would bring a phenomenal price and the reason why is because of what Tommie Smith and John Carlos did on the stand."
"I really didn't know what I was going to do with the gloves," Tommie Smith told me in a recent telephone conversation.
There were, however, two icons who made an indelible mark on my life at an early age: John Carlos and Tommie Smith.
This is the reason for Tommie Smith raising his right fist, while John Carlos raised his left.
The final was won by Tommie Smith in a time of 19.83, a new world record.
To stay physically active, she took a course in recreational running taught by the 1968 Olympic gold medal winner, Tommie Smith.