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D.L. Holmes was the athletic director, track and cross-country coach at Wayne State University from 1917 to 1958. In a time when segregation in sports was the norm, Holmes coached athletes of all races, a radical act. He coached three Olympians, one gold medalist and 11 All-Americans.
Holmes, a beloved mentor known for nurturing hidden talent, was instrumental in nine national championship wins and four world record holders.
In his new book, "Coach of Champions," Troy author Keith D. Wunderlich tells the story of Coach Holmes through team member interviews and "historically informed narratives." Wunderlich is Holmes' grandson and a former sprinter.
He joined The Metro to talk about the book and Holmes' legacy in Detroit and beyond.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
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D.L. Holmes was the athletic director, track and cross-country coach at Wayne State University from 1917 to 1958. In a time when segregation in sports was the norm, Holmes coached athletes of all races, a radical act. He coached three Olympians, one gold medalist and 11 All-Americans.
Holmes, a beloved mentor known for nurturing hidden talent, was instrumental in nine national championship wins and four world record holders.
In his new book, "Coach of Champions," Troy author Keith D. Wunderlich tells the story of Coach Holmes through team member interviews and "historically informed narratives." Wunderlich is Holmes' grandson and a former sprinter.
He joined The Metro to talk about the book and Holmes' legacy in Detroit and beyond.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.

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