WATCH: The little-known story of Major Taylor, America’s first black sports hero, who became a world champion during the Jim Crow era of 1890s

The little-known story of Major Taylor, America’s first black sports hero, who became a world champion during the Jim Crow era of 1890s https://t.co/jGrD8dvXNV

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The Cyclist "For Major Taylor" https://t.co/TqZbMYGRvJ via @YouTube

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The Six Day Race: The Story of Marshall 'Major' Taylor https://t.co/gRYEMOmq8y via @YouTube

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Major Taylor, the American cyclist who broke the color barrier. https://t.co/k1JfaGplza via @YouTube

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