Tommie Smith
Born: 1944 in Clarksville, Texas
Residence: Stone Mountain, Georgia
Family: Wife – Delois. Children: Kevin, Danielle, Anthony, Timothy and Joseph. Stepchildren: Montell Jordan, Brian Jordan, Tracy Jordan and Jennifer Jordan
Track and field highlights
1968: Olympic gold medalist 200 meters at Mexico City Games, setting a world record in a time of 19.83. Best known for his civil rights stand against racism. His right-fisted black glove salute
1969-71: Wide receiver Cincinnati Bengals
Set 13 world track and field records
Coaching highlights
1978-2005: Track coach St. Monica College
1995: Track assistant, USA World Indoor Indoor Championships
1972-78: Athletic director, track and cross country coach, Oberlin College
1970-72: Track coach Bay City Striders
1970: Track coach Ravenwood High School, Palo Alto, California
Other highlights
2009: Featured with John Carlos in ESPN documentary, Return to Mexico City
2007: Co-authored his autobiography, Silent Gesture
Halls of fame
1978: National Track and Field Hall of Fame
A member of eight other halls of fame.