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Macoupin County's Mosby Was Early Black Sports Star

by Tom Emery In the post-Civil War era, Macoupin County, like most places in rural America, was overwhelmingly white. One young man, however, stood out for more reasons than just the color of his skin. Ben Mosby of Carlinville was one of the earliest sports stars of Macoupin County, collecting three titles at the inaugural Macoupin County Track Meet in 1904. He later went on to a distinguished...
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Staunton Star - Times broke the news in Staunton, United States on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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