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Award wining author, historian speaks at Atchison schools

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03/03/2025

( L-R)-Dr. Milton Katz and John McClendon/submitted

(KNZA)--An award winning author and historian spoke at two Atchison schools Friday about Hiawatha born basketball legend and civil rights pioneer John McLendon.

Dr. Milton Katz, author of Breaking Through: John B. McLendon. Basketball Legend and Civil Rights Pioneer, spoke to students at Maur Hill Mount Academy and Atchison High School as part of both schools’ commemoration of Black History Month.

Dr. Katz has been featured on ESPN along with numerous documentaries and is a recognized expert on the Naismith Hall of Fame coach.

Coach McLendon, born in Hiawatha, Kansas in 1915, was the first black coach in professional sports, and is widely credited with inventing the fast break in basketball.

Dr. Katz presentation covered Coach McLendon's many contributions to the game of basketball and civil rights during his illustrious career.

Dr. Katz visit was made possible by Atchison United, a social action group that focuses on breaking down barriers and bringing speakers to the Atchison area.

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