Ohio athletes LeBron James, Archie Griffin and Jesse Owens ring a bell. Each has been a legend in his own time.
But what about Alta Weiss and John McClendon?
We talk about the history of sports in Ohio and the athletes, from superstars to barrier breakers.
Today on All Sides, Ohio sports figures, their stories, and significance.
Guests:
- Eric Feingold, History Curator, The Ohio History Connection
- Megan Wood, Director of Cultural Resources, The Ohio History Connection
- Todd Jones, Ohio State Alumni Magazine, Sports Writer
- Mitchi Collette, WPFL Historian, and Former member of the Troopers
- George Morton, Former Head Swimming Coach at Cleveland State