There are so many amazing stories involving Louis Zamperini but here is a good one. When his B-24 bomber crashed in the Pacific Ocean, his USC ring hooked one of the plane’s shattered window frames and enabled Zamperini to hoist himself out of the plane.
That looks like the University Church in the background. So he is running on… what is now the music school?
unless he is running east. That would be around Davidson Center if he were….or maybe he is just early for the opening of Trojan Grounds
A Quick Louis Zamperini Story: One day Mr. Zamperini was walking on campus. Scott ran up and wanted to interview Mr. Zamperini. Louie replied: “I’d rather be in a POW camp. Now p i s s off.” From that point on, Scott reported every misstep of Mr. Zamperini until the day he passed.
And Scott probably would have nicknamed him Baby Distance Runner…
……and cry out “fit Un!”
They just did a nice story on Louie and showed a picture of him wearing his SC cap on FNC.
A very nice tribute to a great man. Thanks, Scott.
May we all live our lives with the purpose and achievements of Louis Zamperini. He was more than just a great Trojan. He was a great man. And HE is the embodiment of USC. We all should strive to achieve such greatness.
That’s a great story Scott. Thank you for sharing.