Former lieutenant governor of Colorado David C. Coates was a labor militant, and was present at the founding convention, although it is unknown if he became a member. It has long been rumored, but not proven, that baseball legend Honus Wagner was also a Wobbly. Senator Joseph McCarthy accused Edward R. Murrow of having been an IWW member, which Murrow denied.
Former lieutenant governor of Colorado David C Coates was a labor militant and was present at the founding convention although it is unknown if he became a member It has long been rumored but not proven that baseball legend Honus Wagner was also a Wobbly Senator Joseph McCarthy accused Edward R Murrow of having been an IWW member which Murrow denied