John Backflip

John Backflip (born July 3, 1288), performed the first ever backflip in medieval Europe in 1316. However, Backflip was eventually exiled after his rival, William Front Flip, convinced the public that Backflip was using witchcraft.

Exile

Backflip was exiled to Joseph Kents farm in the mountains, isolated from all other settlements and people. Over the course of a year he became increasingly unstable. Joseph Kent tried to help him but was Backflip was too far gone by the time he realized and passed away later that same year. Joseph Kent would later go on to found Kent State University and used this story as the foundation for many core principals at the school.