Major Taylor: The First Black American Global Sports Superstar

Who was Major Taylor?

• A renowned painter

• A Civil War general

• The first Black American global sports superstar

• A famous jazz musician

Where is the one-room museum dedicated to Major Taylor located?

• Indianapolis, Indiana

• Chicago, Illinois

• Worcester, Massachusetts

• Richmond, Virginia

What was Major Taylor's nickname in Worcester?

• The Indianapolis Flyer

• The Worcester Whirlwind

• The Chicago Cyclone

• The Richmond Racer

Who became Major Taylor's mentor and coach?

• Jules Beau

• Louis 'Birdie' Munger

• Andrew Ritchie

• Cyrille Vincent

What was Major Taylor's stance on competing on Sundays?

• He refused to compete on Sundays

• He only competed on Sundays

• He competed only on Sundays and holidays

• He competed every day of the week

What was the US League of American Wheelmen's stance on Black cyclists in 1885?

• They sponsored Black cyclists

• They attempted to ban Black cyclists

• They ignored Black cyclists

• They welcomed Black cyclists

What type of bicycle did Major Taylor help popularize?

• Safety bicycle

• Mountain bike

• Penny farthing

• Electric bicycle

What did Major Taylor do after retiring from cycling?

• He became a successful businessman

• He started a cycling school

• He faded into obscurity

• He became a famous author

When was Major Taylor inducted into the US Bicycling Hall of Fame?

• 1989

• 1988

• 1990

• 1991

What is the Major Taylor Association's mission?

• To promote cycling as a sport

• To recognize sportsmanship and promote nonviolence

• To organize cycling races

• To publish books about cycling