.Born on May 18,1884,Independence, MO

.1 out of 3 kids

.had a rare eye deformation

.first time in school was at age 8

.He would always break bones and got paralyzed

.his first kid job was working at a railroad

.always had to go to the hospital

.kids called him names cause he wore glasses names like four eyes

.He was a good student who enjoyed reading.