Big Stories Archive: Iowa State - The Spirit of Jack Trice and The CycloneersBig Stories • Season 3, Episode 22
Oct 30, 2025 • 29m
Big Stories Host Cleon Wall had to take some time off for a family matter. So, the Big Stories team is bringing you an episode from Big Stories season one.
Jack Trice Stadium is home to the Iowa State football team. But who is Jack Trice? We dive into the life and death of the Cyclone's first African-American player and how the stadium came to be named after him. And how former Iowa State softball player Lea Nelson's social media post led to the fan bases of two teams coming together to support the "Cycloneers."
Guests:
George Trice - Jack Trice's Cousin
Tom Emmerson - Former Iowa State University Journalism Professor
Darien Porter - Iowa State Football Player
Rebecca Wells - Iowa State University Student Life Archivist
Lea Nelson - Former Iowa State Softball Player
Randy Mazey - West Virginia Baseball Coach