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Birth
His actual birthday is unknown. He was born in Hiram, Ohio. -
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Childhood
During Trice's childhood he played many sports including football and baseball. -
Cleveland
Trice's mother sent him to Cleveland to live with his aunt and uncle. -
College
Jack graduated high school, after playing in the schools best football season for years, and goes to Iowa State with his coach and five other teamates. -
The game
Jack Trice's 2nd game of his college career. Iowa state is playing the Minnesota Gophers. Jack is playing so hard that he breaks his collarbone on the second play of the game. He insist multiple times that he is fine and keeps playing. The Gophers take the lead at first, but Iowa State ties the game by halftime. -
Injury
Jack realizes that he will have to try a roll block, a dangerous move. He does the move and gets hurt and, despite his decision, gets taken out of the game. -
Death
Jack Trice died 2 days later from a hemorrhaged lungs and internal bleeding as a result of the injuries during the game. His funeral was held 8 days later. -
Inspiration
The day before the game Trice took out a pen and wrote on a hotel notpad. This note was found in his pocket and was read during his funeral, it is as follows, -
Note: Part 1
"My thoughts just before the first real college game of my life: The honor of my race, family & self is at stake. Everyone is expecting me to do big things. I will. My whole body and soul are to be thrown recklessly about the field tomorrow. Every time the ball is snapped, I will be trying to do more than my part." -
Note: Part 2
"On all defensive plays I must break through the opponents' line and stop the play in their territory. Beware of mass interference. Fight low, with your eyes open and toward the play. Watch out for crossbucks and reverse end runs. Be on your toes every minute if you expect to make good. Jack."
