Posted by Joey cheri popper at 207-215-153-169.portofsandiego.org on March 21, 2003 at 12:37:13:
Singer/Actor in the early 1900's. Best known for singing, "Old Man River". He was an All-American football player, a valedictorian, an Ivy League Law Graduate, a world accomplished singer/actor, and a activist.
I discoverd him only a few weeks ago when a friend showed me Robeson's autobiography. I became even more intrigued when I found out he was a fellow alumus at Rutgers.
If anyone is interested, below is a timeline link: