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William Lewis
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
2022
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William Lewis attended San Jose State College from 1934-1939. He majored in Physical Education and was active in multiple sports, including as a fullback in sophomore football, and as a guard in freshman basketball. In December 1935, Lewis was one of 19 football players who were handpicked to... Show moreWilliam Lewis attended San Jose State College from 1934-1939. He majored in Physical Education and was active in multiple sports, including as a fullback in sophomore football, and as a guard in freshman basketball. In December 1935, Lewis was one of 19 football players who were handpicked to travel via cruise ship to Hawaii to play against Kamahamoa. In 1938, Lewis and fellow Black students Don Presley and Lloyd Thomas performed the “Truckin’” dance craze of the time as part of the Spartan Revue. Show less
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African Americans--History
African Americans--History Blacks--History San Jose State College San José State University Athletics—America College sports College sports—United States--History Football--United States Basketball players--United States Basketball--United States—History Student activities
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Black Spartans
San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives
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