Before the World Knew My Name: Lessons from a Hawkeye
October 22 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.Council Bluffs Public Library
Before the world knew him as Robert Smith, he was Robert Hashaway, a young boy growing up in Dallas, Texas, raised by a determined single mother. In Before the World Knew My Name: A Journey of Identity, Discipline, and Becoming, Smith shares his journey from a standout athlete to becoming legendary Coach Hayden Fry’s first Texas recruit at the University of Iowa.
Beyond football, his story includes pioneering as a Big Ten and national championship official, promoting financial literacy, and empowering first-generation students. His inspiring memoir explores identity, discipline, perseverance, and the belief that opportunity is earned—not given.
Contact: Council Bluffs Public Library
Phone: (712) 323-7553 x4014
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Community, Educational
