Johnny Bright, Champion: A Mentor, Scholar and Educator

By: Rick Barrett
 
NEW YORK - Aug. 17, 2015 - PRLog -- We are proud to announce Johnny Bright, Champion written by Warrick Lee Barrett M.D. with Scott Michel.

Johnny Bright, Champion is the inspiring story of a talented and charismatic man who battled seemingly insurmountable odds to succeed.  Johnny Bright grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  A black student-athlete in late 1940s, Johnny had many obstacles on his path to success.  Through his strong spirit, perseverance, courage, and amazing athletic ability, Johnny opened doors for himself and further generations.

During high school, Johnny set himself apart in football, softball, track and field, as well as with his pugilistic skills.  Even with his record-breaking athletic career in high school, the offers from universities did not coming pouring in so Johnny accepted a position on Michigan State’s football team.  Unhappy with the football program there, he jumped at the opportunity to attend Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.  This was the beginning of the “Bright Era” in Drake Football.

At every turn, Johnny continued to make a name for himself and during one of the most challenging games of his football career, he underwent an ordeal that was the subject of a Pulitzer Prize winning photo series. This series is a vivid reminder of his strength of character.

Johnny Bright was the original National Football League first-round draftee to “head north.”  There he earned recognition as one of the Canadian Football League’s greatest running backs of all time.  He thereafter went on to become an outstanding coach, educator, and mentor.

Johnny Bright, Champion is a testament to the spirit of pioneers against poverty, discrimination, and more.  This biographical novel is the perfect volume for sports-lovers, students of history, and more.

About the Author:

Warrick Lee Barrett grew up in Springfield, Ohio.  He currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, and specializes in occupational medicine.  He has special interests in history, behavioral medicine, theology and, of course, sports.  He is the father of three children, and currently has three grandchildren as well.

The late Scott Michel was an outstanding author who provided Dr. Barrett with guidance in this endeavor.

For more about the author visit: RickBarrettAuthor.com

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