Films on Fridays: The Bright Path
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Campus: Dayton
Location: Building 11, Room 324
An African American stand out player at Drake University during the 40s and 50s, Johnny Bright was a front-runner to win the 1951 Heisman Trophy. In a game against Oklahoma A&M, he was knocked unconscious by an on-field assault and ultimately forced to leave the game, due to injury. The incident caused rule changes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He went on to a successful career in the Canadian Football League and was an educator, coach and principal.
Films on Fridays: The Bright Path
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Campus: Dayton
Location: Building 11, Room 324
An African American stand out player at Drake University during the 40s and 50s, Johnny Bright was a front-runner to win the 1951 Heisman Trophy. In a game against Oklahoma A&M, he was knocked unconscious by an on-field assault and ultimately forced to leave the game, due to injury. The incident caused rule changes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He went on to a successful career in the Canadian Football League and was an educator, coach and principal.