JESSE OWENS Jesse Owens
J.C. Owens Born in Oakville Alabama, September 12 1913 and died in Tucson, Arizona March 31, 1980. Moved to Cleveland, Ohio when he was nine years old. Joined track when he was in middle school. Got the name Jesse when a teacher miss pronounced his name.
Obstacles White supremacist Adolph Hitler Hate mail
Hometown Hero 1936 Berlin Olympics Statue in Cleveland, Ohio U.S. Stamp of Jesse
Presidential Medal of Freedom Achievements Olympic medals Street In Germany Presidential Medal of Freedom Congressional Gold Medal