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Solomon Butler was a former Hutchinson High School Student and Athlete. He went on to attend Dubuque University, and competed in the 1919 Inter-Allied Games (A military substitute for the cancelled Olympics). He was the second black quarterback in the NFL, started men’s and women’s basketball teams, and toured the country playing football, basketball, and baseball. Throughout school and professional athletic careers, Butler held many records, challenged standards, and overcame numerous racial issues and led a life full of adventure. Please join us at the library at 6:00PM on July 24th for a presentation and discussion with the author, David Sebben.
About the Author:
“I was born in Centerville, Iowa but was raised in Rock Island, Illinois and attended public schools there, graduating from Rock Island Senior High School in 1979. I was co-editor of The Crimson Crier, the school newspaper and was on the staff of the school’s yearbook, WatchTower. I attended Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois and graduated with an Associate Degree in Journalism, and was also the editor of The Chieftain, the weekly college paper. I worked at Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company, and Mid-American Energy Company for 38 years before retiring. Another local history project very dear to me was when I was asked to collaborate with Doug Frazer and Rick Miers, both RIHS alums, on a book on the history of Rock Island High School. The book, Rock Solid-Our History, is an exclusive book on its history, dating from 1857 to present. It featured interesting stories related to the school, plus was jam-packed with many photos. Because of that book, I realized that the Solomon Butler story needed to be told. The research and writing has been extremely rewarding, very eye-opening, and at times, very emotional. I'm pretty sure Sol would be humbled by the attention he is currently receiving.” -- David Sebben
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
901 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS, United States, Kansas 67501
