The Story
In partnership with Iowa State, this commemorative jacket honors the life of Jack Trice. Trice, who died from injuries sustained in his second-ever college football game against Minnesota, was Iowa State's first African-American varsity athlete.
The defensive lineman and student of the game knew the importance he held as Iowa State's first Black athlete. In a letter he wrote the night before the Minnesota game, Trice wrote from his segregated hotel room: "The honor of my race, family, and self is at stake. Everyone is expecting me to do big things. I will!"
The university designed a logo composed of five vertical lines, based on the jerseys Trice and the 1923 team wore. The design is a symbol of Trice's legacy and the enduring fight for racial equality, as Iowa State football commemorates 100 years since his passing.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
In partnership with Iowa State, this commemorative jacket honors the life of Jack Trice. Trice, who died from injuries sustained in his second-ever college football game against Minnesota, was Iowa State's first African-American varsity athlete.
The defensive lineman and student of the game knew the importance he held as Iowa State's first Black athlete. In a letter he wrote the night before the Minnesota game, Trice wrote from his segregated hotel room: "The honor of my race, family, and self is at stake. Everyone is expecting me to do big things. I will!"
The university designed a logo composed of five vertical lines, based on the jerseys Trice and the 1923 team wore. The design is a symbol of Trice's legacy and the enduring fight for racial equality, as Iowa State football commemorates 100 years since his passing.
