Ohio State Leads Effort on Behalf of Alumnus Jesse Owens
Ohio State is leading an initiative to have a statue of legendary track star Jesse Owens represent the state of Ohio in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall. The University on Friday, November 6, presented its case to members of the National Statuary Collection Study Committee. Jesse Owens was not only a stellar athlete, but a true diplomat for humanity, said Rusty Wilson, an Ohio State alumnus, staff member and author of the book, The Ohio State University at the Olympics. Wilson was one of several university and community representatives who spoke to the committee on the appropriateness of Owens' selection.
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