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Athlete of the Century
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Athlete of the Century
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Courtesy of the University of Utah Marriott Library, Philip T. Blair Photograph Collection John Willard Young (JW) was the third son of Brigham Young and Mary Ann Angell. He was born Oct. 1, 1844, in Nauvoo, Illinois — the same year Joseph Smith was murdered in Carthage, Illinois. From an early age he demonstrated preternatural capabilities for finance and promotion. These gifts, combined with a charismatic personality, would serve him well — until they did not. The “Moon Shot” of the 19th century — the building of the first transcontinental railroad — captivated the nation, and ...