Posted by INDIANAPOLIS – Former “World’s Fastest Man,” Olympic gold medalist and sprinting legend, Maurice Greene will receive the Major Taylor Award in conjunction with the 26th Annual American Family Insurance Circle City Classic in Indianapolis.
Presented in honor of prominent Indianapolis cyclist Marshall “Major” Taylor, the Major Taylor Award has been presented to African-American athletes, coaches, athletic administrators and officials annually since 1987. Recipients not only make a significant local and national contribution to youth but also encourage excellence in future generations. Greene will join such past recipients as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Muhammad Ali and Tony Dungy.
“We are excited to welcome Maurice back to Indianapolis and recognize him with the 2009 Major Taylor Award,” said Marc Williams, Circle City Classic executive director/chief marketing officer. “Maurice, through his work in Los Angeles and Kansas City through his Foundation, is a tremendous advocate for the youth of our nation and greatly exemplifies what the Major Taylor Award is all about.”
Greene will be recognized for his achievements at the Indianapolis Colts Classic Coaches Luncheon on Friday, October 2, and will be presented with the Major Taylor Award at halftime of Saturday’s game. He joins Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones as a 2009 recipient, marking only the third year with multiple recipients.
“I’m honored to receive this award,” said Greene. “Major Taylor was a trailblazer as an African-American athlete and the Circle City Classic is a great event that promotes HBCU football and educational opportunities. I look forward to returning to Indianapolis, the home of USA Track & Field and a place I have competed several times, to be part of Classic Weekend.”
The Alabama A&M University Bulldogs play the Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University in football action at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, October 3 in the 2009 Circle City Classic. The Classic is co-presented annually by Indiana Black Expo and Indiana Sports Corp.
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