A Little Deaf History: a continuing series

Was there ever a Deaf Utopia? Some say yes...and look back upon it fondly. Could it ever happen again?

A Little Deaf History: a continuing series

I am a geek and proud of it. I toddled watching Star Trek the original series, survived High School waving a home made Light Saber and found my adult philosophy on Star Trek the Next Generation. This actor was in an episode called "Loud as a Whisper". He played a mediator who could always turn a liability into an asset.

A Little Deaf History - a continuing series

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the football huddle? There are many who credit its origins as late as 1921, but lovers of Gallaudet Football will assert it originated in 1894 with Paul Hubbard, quarterback of a Deaf team. What do you think?

A Little Deaf History - a continuing series

May 16th, 1902: Two deaf major league baseball players meet on the field of play.

Contrary to popular belief, the balls and strikes hand signals may not be directly attributed to one of these players...

A Little Deaf History - a continuing series

Founded by Ed Waterstreet, this is the West Coast equivalent to the NTD.

A Little Deaf History - a continuing series

In 1962, Wayne McIntire founded the National Leadership Training Program at then San Fernando Valley State College (now California State University, Northridge). Although both are now gone, neither Wayne nor his program are forgotten. Do a search of "National Leadership Training Program" in google and see how many of our current leaders he had a hand in training.

A Little Deaf History - a continuing series

Linda Bove has been gracing our stages and screens for over 40 years. Best known for her role on Sesame Street, I believe she is also the first deaf actress to appear on a daytime drama (Search For Tomorrow, 1973)