Fun Facts
How tall is Harry Edwards?
6'8!
Where was Harry born?
St. Louis Illinois
How many degrees did Harry Edwards receive and what were they?
2. He received a Bachelor and a Master of Arts degree, both in sociology
What two organizations did Harry Edwards found?
He founded the United Black Students for Action and the Olympic Project for Human Rights
Where and how did Harry Edwards die?
Trick question! Edwards is still alive
What sports did Harry play?
Basketball and Track & Field
What is Harry's birthday?
November 22, 1942
What colleges did Harry attend
Fresno State College and Cornell University
True or False? Edwards created his own college study
True! He built the study of sociology of sport
What did Edwards advocate for?
racial equality and women in sports
What famous NFL head coach did Harry work with to create coaching programs for minorities
Bill Walsh
What made Harry want to get into his field of work?
He was discriminated during his youth and wanted equality for everyone
What did he study in college?
sociology
What else did Edwards partake in other than being a sociologist?
He was an activist for social justice and racial equality, especially in sports
What big newspaper recognized Harry Edwards for his efforts?
The New York Times