Tommie Smith Autographed Fist Raised 20x24 Photograph

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At the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Tommie Smith and his teammate John Carlos came in first and third, respectively, in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, each man raised a black-gloved fist, creating an image that will always stand as an iconic representation of the complicated conflations of race, politics, and sports. Intriguingly, it was the third man on the podium, a Caucasian athlete named Peter Norman, who suggested that Smith and Carlos share the black gloves seen in their salute, after Carlos forgot his pair. It is why Smith raised his right fist and Carlos raised his left fist. Tommie Smith has hand signed this 20x24 photograph commemorating the moment. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.