Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

Overview

He earned nicknames that often equated to the most powerful forces in heaven and earth: The Cyclone. The Whirlwind. The Comet. He earned the respect of civil rights pioneer Booker T. Washington. And he shook the hand of President Theodore Roosevelt, who sought out the great champion to congratulate him. Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was the world’s first Black sports superstar. Reporters simply called him “The Fastest Man in the World.”

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 26, 2024

Original language

English

Production

PBS

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site