Unlike the sports icons we see today, Nile Kinnick was one of the most humble athletes, and one of the most dedicated patriots this country has ever seen.  I even track down a few relatives that have some stories of their own.  They share their gratitude about how the blood that runs in their veins, has ultimately changed their lives for the better. LINKS and REFERENCES  Support Warbirds and get BONUS EPISODES https://www.patreon.com/warbirdspodcast?fan_landing=true Email Me:  dan@talesfromabove.com Nile Kinnick - Wikipedia The New York Times - June 10th, 1943 - Nile Kinnick Killed - Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Magazine - Kinnick's Final Days - By Josh O'Leary Iowa Digital Library - Nile Kinnick Correspondence - June-August 1942 Also Included:  Stories from Josh and Troy Gilbert - Relatives of Nile Kinnick