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Glory, The Struggle For Yards: Inspiration from Turn of the Century African-American Unsung Heroes

Glory, The Struggle For Yards: Inspiration from Turn of the Century African-American Unsung Heroes - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Gary Burley, Ralph V. Brooks, Donna T. FrancavillaPublish date:2023-08-24Pages:150
Language:EnglishPublisher:iUniverseISBN-13:9781663253972ISBN-10:1663253978UPC:9781663253972Book Category:Sports & Recreation, HistoryBook Subcategory:FootballSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.8201Product ID:SCN0DFYD90

Former NFL Cincinnati Bengals' Gary S. Burley, children's author Ralph V. Brooks, and award-winning journalist Donna T. Francavilla combined efforts to reveal the challenges and achievements of 5 outstanding football players who broke the color barrier around the turn of the century.

Enjoy rarely-seen photographs and read real-life stories about these brave athletes. Hall of Famer, Burl A. Toler, the first African-American to serve as a field official in a major American professional sports league The Black Cyclone, Charles Follis, the First Paid African-American Black Football Player Motorcycle McDonald, Henry McDonald, the First Haitian Black Professional American Football Player The Warrior of his Time, Gideon Smith, the first African-American varsity athlete in any sport at MAC
The Human Tornado, Fritz Pollard, the First Black Coach in the National Football League.

The book also contains Gary Burley's never-before-seen personal photographs and journey. Read true rags to riches tales and a special student guidebook by contributing author Valencia Belle, Ph.D. A must-have for all history buffs and sports fans.


Language:EnglishPublisher:iUniverseISBN-13:9781663253972ISBN-10:1663253978UPC:9781663253972Book Category:Sports & Recreation, HistoryBook Subcategory:FootballSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.8201Product ID:SCN0DFYD90
Publisher: iUniverse

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