Cool Weird Awesome With Brady Carlson

There's a new exhibit at the Indiana State Museum about Marshall "Major" Taylor, a Black cycling star who became famous before Jack Johnson, Joe Louis or Jackie Robinson. Here's some of his story. Plus: today in 1888, actor Barry Fitzgerald was born; he later proved with an Academy Award that if you win something big, be careful with it.  Major Taylor Fastest Cyclist In The World (Indiana State Museum) Uncovering The Story Of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's 1st Black Sports Star (Fresh Air) Double Trouble for Foxx's Oscar Quest? (ABC News) Our Patreon backers are champions, all of them --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/support