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In this episode of the Bicentennial Journal, Bob Hammel tells the story of Preston Eagleson. who was born in Bloomington. Eagleson graduated from Bloomington High School, and went on to be the first African-American to earn a letter in IU athletics. He was also the first African American to receive an IU graduate degree.
The Bicentennial Journal—looking back on 200 years of history in South Central Indiana.
Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website.
