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Don Presley

SJSU Special Collections & Archives

2022

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Don Presley attended San Jose State College from 1937-1940. Presley was active in several sports, including football, heavyweight boxing, and track and field. In 1938, Presley and fellow Black students William Lewis and Lloyd Thomas performed the “Truckin’” dance craze of the time as part of the... Show moreDon Presley attended San Jose State College from 1937-1940. Presley was active in several sports, including football, heavyweight boxing, and track and field. In 1938, Presley and fellow Black students William Lewis and Lloyd Thomas performed the “Truckin’” dance craze of the time as part of the Spartan Revue. That year he and his dance partner also won “Leading Campus Dancers” at the Press Club contest at the Student Union. In 1939, he lettered in Varsity Football. After graduation, Presley had a short career as a professional heavyweight boxer, from 1940-1941. 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
Boxing
Track and field athletes--United States
Student activities

California—San José

Black Spartans

San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives

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