Bibliograph

Breaking barriers, a history of integration in professional basketball, Douglas Stark

Type

Label

Breaking barriers, a history of integration in professional basketball, Douglas Stark

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Breaking barriers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1051775700

Responsibility statement

Douglas Stark

Sub title

a history of integration in professional basketball

Summary

"This book charts the progress of integration in basketball, from the first black professional basketball player in 1902 to the modern game played by the likes of Stephen Curry and LeBron James. These crucial steps in the history of basketball are placed within the larger context of American history, making this book an essential addition to the literature on sports and race in America"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Early Black professional basketball -- The World Professional Basketball Tournament -- The National Basketball League -- Early Black NBA pioneers -- The rise of African American stars in the NBA -- The shadow of Michael Jordan

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