• 11/11/2024

Olympic Medalist Herbert P. Douglas Jr., Denied Coaching Job, Marketed Cognac Instead

Wall Street Journal

The Pittsburgh native, who has died at age 101, helped make Hennessy a top brand among Black people.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/olympic-medalist-herbert-p-douglas-jr-denied-coaching-job-marketed-cognac-instead-ab7f4d7f