Today, I'm recognizing the achievements of 'Jumping' Johnny Wilson-IN Mr. Basketball, @AndersonU & @AndersonIndians alum. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Wilson led @AndersonIndians to win the IN 1946 basketball championship. He went on to @AndersonU, earned 11 letters & national recognition.
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He went on to play professional baseball with the Chicago American Giants & then joined the Harlem Globetrotters from 1949 to 1954.
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He returned to
@cityofanderson to coach@AndersonU &@AndersonIndians & is a IN basketball hall of famer -http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2016/05/27/jumpin-johnny-wilson-gets-his-due/84139214/ … -
Wilson helped break down racial barriers, mentored countless kids & gives so much to his hometown of
@cityofanderson.#BlackHistoryMonth
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