Brevard News

Sports Pioneer Julia Beckman Dedicated 35 Years To Developing Girls’ Athletics in Brevard

Born in Merritt Island in 1927, Julia Beckman, 92, remains active, outspoken and independent. Today’s female athletes should be extremely grateful women like Beckman were there to help pave the way for them, striving on a daily basis, often tackling misconceptions and bigotry head-on in order to achieve rightful recognition her outstanding players deserved. […]