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  1. 07-24-2006, 05:53 AM #1
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    Major Taylor 1900 black racer

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    There is an article in today's Boston Globe about Major Taylor, the African-American racing prodigy from around 1900.

    http://www.boston.com/sports/other_s...yclings_world/

    Worcester just named a street in his honor. Yesterday was the George St. hill climb challenge. Anyone here go?
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  2. 07-24-2006, 06:47 AM #2
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    Major Taylor was a great athlete. I'm glad he's being recognized.
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    Thanks for telling us about him! I love finding out about heroes like this.
    Major Taylor indeed!
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    The Velodrome in Indianapolis is named after him and I think it's one of the few buildings that has retained it's name!
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  5. 07-24-2006, 11:10 AM #5
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    A couple of issues back in Bicycling magazine there was a very interesting article about Major Taylor and the Indiana U cycling team named after him that competes in the Little 500.
    "Sharing the road means getting along, not getting ahead" - 1994 Washington State Driver's Guide

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  6. 07-24-2006, 11:15 AM #6
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    tulip "Major Taylor was a great athlete. I'm glad he's being recognized."

    I agree. About time.

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