Major Taylor: The Fastest Black Cyclist You've Never Heard Of

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Major Taylor: The fastest black cyclist you've never heard of celebrates the black history of cycling and accomplishments of this often forgotten black cyclist. In many regards, Marshall "Major" Taylor was the Michael Jordan of his day and a superstar with unparalleled talent and ability. In the early 1900's Major Taylor stood as a cycling World and American Champion, held 7 world records, and was unmatched during his career. Yet this Black American Cycling Champion and cyclist of color is not celebrated, widely known, or truly appreciated. This video borrows on history and the work of countless others to honor the memory of Marshall "Major" Taylor.

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Time Stamps
0:00 Marshall Walter Major Taylor
0:53 Major Taylor Cycling History (1878 - 1932)
1:16 Major Taylor Nick Name & First RaceBackstory
2:26 Major Taylor World Champion - August 1899
3:48 Major Taylor European and Mid Career (1901 - 1904)
4:40 Major Taylor Late Career and Retirement (1907 - 1910)
5:28 Major Taylor Post Cycling Life (1910 - 1932)
5:57 Major Taylor End of an Era (June 1932)
6:39 Major Taylor Statue (May 1948)

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YouTube
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Websites
www.majortaylorassociation.org
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4734062
www.discovercentralma.org/profile/major-taylor-statue/
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