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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2020 · 5 MIN

S02 E51 From Leg Braces to Gold Medals

from An Ounce - For Your Consideration · host Jim Fugate

She was born way back in 1940. This adorable little black girl was born prematurely. She weighed in at 4 ½ pounds and was the 20th of 22 siblings. Born in the segregated south her future would not be predicted as stellar even if she did survive.But, survive she did.She grew from poverty and obscurity - to greatness. Described as gracious and soft-spoken, Skeeter blazed a trail in athletics and in society that cannot be forgotten. 

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