The forgotten first : Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, Bill Willis, and the breaking of the NFL color barrier

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"Chronicles the lives of four incredible men, the racism they experienced as Black players entering a segregated sport, the burden of expectation they carried, and their many achievements, which would go on to affect football for generations to come"-- Provided by publisher.

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Discrimination in sports United States History 20th century

Football Social aspects United States History 20th century

Motley, Marion, 1920-1999

National Football League History

Strode, Woody

Washington, Kenny, 1918-1971

Willis, Bill, 1921-2007

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ISBN:

9781538705483

Edition:

First edition

Description:

xvi, 317 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Control Number:

3089625

Other Authors:

Glauber, Bob, author

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