Each week we explore a season of BRL History. This week’s episode explores the 1968 season and its players. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this podcast may refer to names of people who have passed. This is not meant to cause distress or offence but raise awareness of Brisbane Rugby League’s shared history and the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players within that story’s framework.
PLUS, later this week we chat with Brothers’ and Easts international centre, Mark Thomas. Tune in next week to hear him chat about his time playing in the BRL.
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Voices of the Civil Rights Movement - Oct. 16, 1968 – U.S. Olympic Sprinters Protest at the 1968 Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBbT7y7lVAc
ABC News Australia Australian in Olympics protest to get apology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yTLT0mv90w&t=32s
ABC News - Howard Cosell Exposes Sham of Smith & Carlos Expulsion from 1968 Olympics - ABC News - 10/18/1968
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEg3uNqsTYQ
Justinglewis - 1968 Olympic 200m Final
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--lzACn0aZ8
ABC News - 1968: Robert F. Kennedy Assassinated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsYLelmN6BA&t=12s
Associated Press - AP ShortDocs: The Assassination of MLK Jr., 50 Years Later
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZm56WUXe9E&t=170s
The LBJ Library - President Johnson's Address to the Nation, 3/31/68. WHCA VTR 242
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFyhAcp2DG4&t=11s
The Courier Mail – daily editions throughout 1968.
The Sunday Mail – Sunday editions throughout 1972.