The Celebration for a Champion sculpture at the Jesse Owens plaza outside Ohio Stadium honors the Ohio State alumni's 4 gold medals at 1936 Olympics.
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 3, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 3, 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won ...
For the 50th anniversary of Black History Month, it's worth looking at the life of the great American Civil Rights champion Jesse Owens, who became a symbol of American greatness and dignity. James ...