Joseph Edward

Career

He ran track for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mustangs. He is the subject of the 2008 documentary Liberation Saturday. In 2012 Joe was honored by Brooks athletic wear as one of America"s 25 most inspirational coaches.

Achievements

• Joe was the 1974 CCAA Conference 220 yard sprint champion and earned National Collegiate Athletic Association College Division All-America honors. Diagnosed with autism, Joe was encouraged to become a sprinter by his Ravenswood High School track coach, 1968 Olympic 200 meter champion Tommie Smith.