Breaking Through John B. Mclendon, Basketball Legend and Civil Rights Pioneer |
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Author:
| Katz, Milton S. |
ISBN: | 978-1-55728-847-9 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2007 |
Publisher: | University of Arkansas Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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John B McLendon was the last living protege of basketball's inventor, Dr James Naismith, and one of the ""top ten basketball coaches of the century"" in Billy Packer's opinion. This biography presents the uplifting story of this champion's struggle for equality in 1940s and '50s America.
John B McLendon was the last living protege of basketball's inventor, Dr James Naismith, and one of the ""top ten basketball coaches of the century"" in Billy Packer's opinion. This biography presents the uplifting story of this champion's struggle for equality in 1940s and '50s America.