Background
Barrett, Warrick Lee was born on October 17, 1949 in Fort Dix, New Jersey, United States. Son of Ross Paige and Allyson Lightfoot (Warrick) Barrett.
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Johnny Bright, Champion
(A man of limitless talent, unending benevolence and the c...)
A man of limitless talent, unending benevolence and the courage of a lion, captured the hearts of millions when he rose to fame as an athlete. but Johnny Bright, Champion excelled in more than just the sports arena. He overcame countless obstacles to beocme a master in the game of life. Johnny Bright was challenged by poverty, discrimination and poor sportsmanship, including an episode notorious enough to earn a photojournalistic Pulitzer Prize. Still, he combined intelligence and exceptional atheltic ability with an enthusiastic dedication to turn obstacles into opportunities for self-improvement. A poineer among black student-athletes, and the original National Football League first-round draftee to "head north," Bright was recognized as one of the Canadian Football League's greatest running backs of all time. Once he had mastered football, he became an outstanding coach and educator, deevoting the rest of his life to children. Johnny Bright, Champion is a success metaphor, providing an inspiration to anyone hoping to turn mere dreams into reality.
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Johnny Bright, Champion: A Mentor, Scholar and Educator
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The Inspirational Story of a Man Who Battled Insurmountable Odds to Succeed A Testament to the Spirit of Pioneers Against Poverty and Discrimination Johnny Bright, Champion is the inspiring story of a talented man who battled challenge after challenge he faced until he finally succeeded against all the odds. Johnny Bright grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A black student-athlete in late 1940s, Johnny had many obstacles on his path to success. But through his strong spirit, perseverance, courage, and amazing athletic ability, Johnny opened doors for himself and future generations. Read this biographical novel that follows the challenging journey of Johnny Bright from his athletic beginnings at high-school to his place in Drake University Football team where his raw talent and dedication helped bring around the “Bright Era” in Drake Football. And, during one of the most challenging games of his football career, he underwent an violent ordeal that was the subject of a Pulitzer Prize winning photo series. This series is a vivid reminder of his strength of character. Johnny Bright was the original National Football League first-round draftee to “head north.” There he earned recognition as one of the Canadian Football League’s greatest running backs of all time. He thereafter went on to become an outstanding coach, educator, and mentor. Get your copy of Johnny Bright, Champion today and be inspired by the incredible story of success against all odds. "It is nice to read about a true role model. Johnny Bright overcame many challenges and made the most out of life. His actions spoke louder than his words and his story is truly inspiring!" Eric A RickBarrettAuthor.com Tags: Champion, Role Model, Inspiration, NCAA, American Football, Canadian Football League
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Warrick Lee Barrett
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AB cum laude, St. Saint Louis University, 1971; Doctor of Medicine, Cornell Univercity, 1975.
Career
Intern, Montefiore U. Hospital, Pittsburgh, 1975-1976;
resident in family practice, United States Air Force Medical Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio., 1977-1979;
medical officer, United States Air Force, 1976-1981;
medical director, Essex Group, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1981-1988;
staff physician, Methodist Health Care Centers, Indianapolis, 1988-1989;
private practice physician, Indianapolis, 1989-1990;
augmentee physician, United States Air Force, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 1990-1991;
medical director, Navistar-Indianapolis, 1991-1993;
medical director, Subaru-Isuzu Automotive, Inc., Lafayette, Indiana, since 1993. Medical consultant Occupl. Health and Hygiene Corporation, Lebanon, Indiana, since 1989.
Commander 434th Medical Squadron, Grissom ARB, Indiana, 1994-1997. Mobilization assistant AFMC Surgeon' General’ s Office, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, since 1997.
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Johnny Bright, Champion: A Mentor, Scholar and Educator
( The Inspirational Story of a Man Who Battled Insurmounta...)
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Johnny Bright, Champion
(A man of limitless talent, unending benevolence and the c...)
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Johnny Bright, Champion: A Mentor, Scholar and Educator
Membership
Member of advisory board American Cancer Society, Ft.Wayne, 1982-1988. Member of advisory board, CPR instructor American Red Cross, Fort Wayne, 1982-1988. Volunteer team physician Snider/Northrop H.S., Fort Wayne, 1982-1988.
Volunteer physician, board directors Metro Midget Football League, Fort Wayne, 1982-1988. Colonel United States Air Force Reserve, since 1991. Fellow American Academy Family Physicians, American College Occupl. and Environmental Medicine.
Member American Medical Association, Indiana State Medical Association, Association Military Surgeons of the United States, Alpha Sigma Nu, Beta Beta Beta.
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Married Gail Denise Nash, June 24, 1978. Children: Stephanie Latrelle, Galen Randolph, Gregory Paige.
