Arthur Tays was a showman, restaurant owner and more in Iron Mountain, MI.
Son of formerly enslaved Union veteran Rev. Christopher Tays, he grew up in Missouri. #MIHistory #BHM #Unerasing
Son of formerly enslaved Union veteran Rev. Christopher Tays, he grew up in Missouri. #MIHistory #BHM #Unerasing
Seeking medical attention was almost impossible for a Black man in Iron Mountain circa 1900. Tays died as a result of a tooth allowed to decay so badly his jaw went with it.
He left a wife, Rose, and a son, James. Rose was white but found herself shunned in short order regardless. Rose and Jimmy went to Chicago.
Folks, meet Jimmy Tays:
Penn State
NHL Champs in 1925
AFL
They didn't know he was breaking barriers. #Unerasing #BHM #MichiganHistory #SportsHistory #complexstories
Penn State
NHL Champs in 1925
AFL
They didn't know he was breaking barriers. #Unerasing #BHM #MichiganHistory #SportsHistory #complexstories
From his wiki:
James Elmer Tays (March 10, 1899 - June 21, 1986) was an American football back who played three seasons in the National Football League with the Chicago Cardinals, Dayton Triangles, Staten Island Stapletons and Newark Tornadoes. He played college football...
James Elmer Tays (March 10, 1899 - June 21, 1986) was an American football back who played three seasons in the National Football League with the Chicago Cardinals, Dayton Triangles, Staten Island Stapletons and Newark Tornadoes. He played college football...
This by my sis: menomineemuseum.com/blog/jimmy-tays
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