Still standing: America's most celebrated sports jester and journalist recalls some of his most painful achievements

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Journalist and amateur sports aficionado George Plimpton reflects upon his various efforts to challenge his own athletic talents for almost 40 years with professional teams and athletes. He played quarterback for the Detroit Lions, goalie with the Boston Bruins, forward with the Boston Celtics, and boxed with light-heavyweight champion Archie Moore. All of this was accomplished during his career as a participatory journalist for Sports Illustrated. His worst injury was the bruise to his ego from his failure to succeed at any sport on a professional level.

Personal narratives, Athletes, Journalists

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Russell Means: the profound and outspoken activist shares some of his most ardent convictions

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Russell Means believes that the popular reputation of wild and marauding Native Americans is fictitious. Means points out that the Native American societies are matriarchal, not warlike. Means also recalls his activities with the American Indian Movement and looks forward to his acting career.

Interview, Native Americans, Native North Americans, Human rights workers, Human rights activists, Means, Russell

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This boy's life: Tom Vinson may be the most typical Boomer of them all

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A photo essay of the life of Tom Vinson is presented. The photographs, from 1963 and 1995, represent a time when he was in junior high school and a time when his fifth grandchild was born. Vinson has continued to live in the same town and runs a business started by his grandfather.

Portrayals, Illustration, Baby boom generation, Vinson, Tom

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