MAJOR TAYLOR FAMOUS AFRICAN AMERICAN CYCLIST "IVER JOHNSON CYCLES" ADVERTISING BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$175.23
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
7/8" w/W&H back paper used in 1901. Features portrait of Taylor in racing uniform. Taylor was among the most celebrated cyclists of his generation and among the most dominant athletes in any sport of his era. Despite his abilities, the American Wheelmen changed their bylaws to exclude African American cyclists from joining. Taylor was still allowed to compete in races but faced serious racism from competitors, including an incident where he was choked unconscious during a race. He retired from the sport in 1910 citing exhaustion and fatigue from the prejudice, and in his self published biography advised African American children to practice fair play, clean living and good sportsmanship in addition to maintaining strong willpower and physical courage. Traces of surface wear in reflected light and a touch off center. Exc. as made.
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