Big Stories Host Cleon Wall had to take some time off for a family matter. So, the Big Stories team is bringing you an episode from Big Stories season one.

Jack Trice Stadium is home to the Iowa State football team. But who is Jack Trice? We dive into the life and death of the Cyclone's first African-American player and how the stadium came to be named after him. And how former Iowa State softball player Lea Nelson's social media post led to the fan bases of two teams coming together to support the "Cycloneers."

Guests:

George Trice - Jack Trice's Cousin

Tom Emmerson - Former Iowa State University Journalism Professor

Darien Porter - Iowa State Football Player

Rebecca Wells - Iowa State University Student Life Archivist

Lea Nelson - Former Iowa State Softball Player

Randy Mazey - West Virginia Baseball Coach