On this day in 1951, a white football player for Oklahoma A&M assaulted a Black player for Drake University named Johnny Bright in an incident that was suspected to be racially motivated.

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<p>On this day in 1951, a white football player for Oklahoma A&amp;M assaulted a Black player for Drake University named Johnny Bright in an incident that was suspected to be racially motivated.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Johnny Bright incident - October 20, 1951

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