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Through an effective combination of historical research and personal interviews, 100 Pioneers: African-Americans Who Broke Color Barriers in Sport offers compelling portraits of the dedicated athletes who broke color barriers on college campuses and in professional sports all around the country. These engaging accounts detail the adversities they faced and the victories they achieved. Part 1 includes well-known figures such as Jackie Robinson and Tony Dungy, as well as other, lesser-known pioneers in professional baseball, football, basketball, hockey, tennis, golf, and boxing. Part 2 presents the inspiring stories of college coaches, athletics directors, and student-athletes who were the first African-Americans to fill their respective roles. Part 3 highlights the impressive feats of African-American athletes accomplished on the world stage of the Olympic Games.
Publisher : Fitness Info Tech,West Virginia University; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 488 pages
ISBN-10 : 1885693818
ISBN-13 : 978-1885693815
Item Weight : 1.48 pounds
Dimensions : 5.62 x 1.12 x 8.65 inches
