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FILE - This undated photo shows boxer Jack Johnson. President Donald Trump says he's considering &quot;a Full Pardon!&quot; for boxing's first black heavyweight champion more than 100 years after Jack Johnson was convicted by all-white jury of &quot;immorality&quot; for one of his relationships. Trump tweets that the actor Sylvester Stallone called him to share Johnson's story. Trump says Johnson's &quot;trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial.&quot; The president adds: &quot;Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon!&quot; (AP Photo/File

Trump considering pardon for late boxer Jack Johnson

By JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

FILE - This undated photo shows boxer Jack Johnson. President Donald Trump says he's considering "a Full Pardon!" for boxing's first black heavyweight champion more than 100 years after Jack Johnson was convicted by all-white jury of "immorality" for one of his relationships. Trump tweets that the actor Sylvester Stallone called him to share Johnson's story. Trump says Johnson's "trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial." The president adds: "Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon!" (AP Photo/File

Trump considers pardon for boxing legend Jack Johnson after call from ‘Rocky Balboa’

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Black athletes in 1980s, 90s not outspoken, but not silent

By JESSE J. HOLLAND - Associated Press

FILE - In this 1932 file photo, boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, poses in New York City. Black athletes have been finding a way to fight for social change for more than 100 years, from Jack Johnson, to Muhammad Ali to Kaepernick. (AP Photo/File)

Jack Johnson descendant hopes for pardon, maybe from Trump

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 23, 1968, file photo, UCLA's Lew Alcindor, with the basket netting draped over his shoulders, holds a sign just after leading UCLA to the NCAA basketball championship in Los Angeles on March 23, 1968. Muhammad Ali’s actions influenced others. Alcindor boycotted the 1968 Summer Olympics. boycotted the 1968 Summer Olympics. After winning his first NBA championship in 1971, he took the Muslim name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. (AP Photo/File)

Black athletes have long history of not sticking to sports

By ERRIN HAINES WHACK - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson (7) scores a goal on Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) in a shootout during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Johnson, Blue Jackets beat Red Wings 2-1 in shootout

By BOB DUFF - Associated Press

Jack Johnson donates thousands to Tahoe environmental groups

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Sergei Bobrovsky, left, of Russia, and David Savard celebrate the team's 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue Jackets beat Penguins to avoid sweep

By Mitch Stacy - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno, center, scores between New York Islanders goalie Jean-Francois Berube, right, and defenseman Calvin de Haan during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. The Blue Jackets won 7-0. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Back from break, Blue Jackets sharp in routing Islanders 7-0

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' David Savard, left, and Washington Capitals' Michael Latta chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Capitals lose consecutive games for first time this season; fall to Blue Jackets

By Robert Denhard - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2013, file photo, Jack Johnson, a member of the 2013 USA Hockey Men's National Team and a member of the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets, speaks with reporters during the team orientation camp at the Kettler Captials Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Johnson has filed for bankruptcy while earning millions under a $30.5 million contract in his ninth NHL season. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Jack Johnson of Blue Jackets files for bankruptcy

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Jindal to headline Tenn. Sen. Johnson’s fundraiser

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Developer sentenced to 2 years in bribery scheme

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ADVANCE FOR MONDAY APRIL 28 AND THEREAFTER - In this Saturday Apirl 19, 2014 photo, Jack Johnson, left, a retired history teacher and historian, and Brian Pigg, property owner, measure a one-room schoolhouse known as Mullins School that was recently discovered on Browning-Lambert Mountain near Montcalm in Rock, W.Va. The school's chestnut log exterior was hidden from sight by tin and wood that made it look like a barn. (AP Photo/Charleston Daily Mail, Marcus Constantino)

Tiny schoolhouse hid in plain sight for a century

By MARCUS CONSTANTINO - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson (7) prepares to put the puck under the pads of Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) for a goal during the first period of a first-round NHL playoff hockey game in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins nip Blue Jackets 4-3 in series opener

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Marian Gaborik, left, of Slovakia, and Dallas Stars' Chris Mueller work for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

LA Kings pick up Marian Gaborik from Blue Jackets

By RUSTY MILLER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr, left, of Brazil, celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate defenseman Slava Voynov, of Russia, during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Regehr’s OT goal helps Kings beat Blue Jackets 2-1

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Galveston honors first black heavyweight champion

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Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, left, of Russia, is congratulated after beating the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets extended their franchise record winning streak to eight games with a 5-2 win over the Flyers. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue Jackets win 8th straight, top Flyers 5-2

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