An African American stand out player at Drake University during the 40s and 50s, Johnny Bright was a front-runner to win the 1951 Heisman Trophy. In a game against Oklahoma A&M, Bright was knocked unconscious and ultimately forced to leave the game due to injury. Bright enjoyed a Hall of Fame career in the Canadian Football League and was an Educator, Coach and Principal.
The Bright Path: The Johnny Bright Story is a local public television program presented by Iowa PBS
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The Bright Path: The Johnny Bright Story is a local public television program presented by Iowa PBS