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100 pioneers : African-Americans who broke color barriers in sport /

Through an effective combination of historical research and personal interviews, 100 Pioneers offers compelling portraits of the dedicated athletes, coaches and administrators who broke color barriers on college campuses and in professional sports all around the country. These engaging accounts deta...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lapchick, Richard Edward (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Morgantown, WV] : [Fitness Information Technology], [2008]
Subjects:
African American athletes > Biography.
Sportifs noirs américains > Biographies.
African American athletes.
Biography
Biographies.
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Summary:Through an effective combination of historical research and personal interviews, 100 Pioneers offers compelling portraits of the dedicated athletes, coaches and administrators who broke color barriers on college campuses and in professional sports all around the country. These engaging accounts detail the adversities these pioneers faced and the victories they achieved.
Physical Description:xvi, 469 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781885693815
1885693818