Today I learned...
The white man in this photo was Peter Norman from Australia who finished 2nd the 1968 200m final. Norman stood in solidarity with the American Black athletes. It was Norman who suggested, when discovered they only had 1 pair of gloves, to each wear one. (cont)
It was Jonathan Toews’ idea for entire team to leave the bench and celebrate with Patrick Kane after 1,000th career NHL point.
Toews got approval from league officials too. That’s a good leader. #Blackhawks