The Bright Path: The Johnny Bright Story
The story of Johnny Bright's leadership, athleticism and courage throughout his life.MoreMore
An African American stand out player at Drake University during the 40s and 50s, Johnny Bright was a front-runner to win the 1951 Heisman Trophy. In a game against Oklahoma A&M, Bright was knocked unconscious and ultimately forced to leave the game due to injury. Bright enjoyed a Hall of Fame career in the Canadian Football League and was an Educator, Coach and Principal.
An African American stand out player at Drake University during the 40s and 50s, Johnny Bright was a front-runner to win the 1951 Heisman Trophy. In a game against Oklahoma A&M, Bright was knocked unconscious and ultimately forced to leave the game due to injury. Bright enjoyed a Hall of Fame career in the Canadian Football League and was an Educator, Coach and Principal.
The story of Johnny Bright's leadership, athleticism and courage throughout his life.MoreMore
An African American stand out player at Drake University during the 40s and 50s, Johnny Bright was a front-runner to win the 1951 Heisman Trophy. In a game against Oklahoma A&M, Bright was knocked unconscious and ultimately forced to leave the game due to injury. Bright enjoyed a Hall of Fame career in the Canadian Football League and was an Educator, Coach and Principal.
An African American stand out player at Drake University during the 40s and 50s, Johnny Bright was a front-runner to win the 1951 Heisman Trophy. In a game against Oklahoma A&M, Bright was knocked unconscious and ultimately forced to leave the game due to injury. Bright enjoyed a Hall of Fame career in the Canadian Football League and was an Educator, Coach and Principal.
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