The intertwined story of five influential African American athletes who came together as teammates at UCLA in the 1930s, a time when racial discrimination in sports was widespread across the nation. Their career pursuits after college precipitated political and social change in the world of sports, entertainment, and politics.
The intertwined story of five influential African American athletes who came together as teammates at UCLA in the 1930s, a time when racial discrimination in sports was widespread across the nation. Their career pursuits after college precipitated political and social change in the world of sports, entertainment, and politics.
James W. Johnson is professor emeritus of journalism at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He is the author of several books, including The Dandy Dons: Bill Russell, K. C. Jones, Phil Woolpert, and One of College Basketball’s Greatest and Most Innovative Teams (Bison Books, 2009) and The Wow Boys: A Coach, a Team, and a Turning Point in College Football (Bison Books, 2006).
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Acknowledgments Introduction Prologue 1. No Bed of Roses in Pasadena 2. The Kingfish and Woody 3. The High School Years 4. The Little Brother 5. Obstacles to Overcome 6. A Sorry Season 7. An Easy Choice 8. Fitting in at UCLA 9. Under-the-Table Help 10. Filling the Coffers 11. High Expectations 12. A Disappointing End to the Season 13. Decision Time 14. Passed Over by the NFL 15. The Indispensable Robinson 16. World War II Beckons 17. Moving Up in the Ranks 18. Making NFL History 19. The Negro League Years 20. End of the Line at LAPD 21. Leaving Athletics 22. Movie Star in the Making 23. A Promotion Earned 24. Blending In 25. Changing Los Angeles 26. The Civil Rights Years 27. Their Legacy Notes Bibliography Index
Acknowledgments Introduction Prologue 1. No Bed of Roses in Pasadena 2. The Kingfish and Woody 3. The High School Years 4. The Little Brother 5. Obstacles to Overcome 6. A Sorry Season 7. An Easy Choice 8. Fitting in at UCLA 9. Under-the-Table Help 10. Filling the Coffers 11. High Expectations 12. A Disappointing End to the Season 13. Decision Time 14. Passed Over by the NFL 15. The Indispensable Robinson 16. World War II Beckons 17. Moving Up in the Ranks 18. Making NFL History 19. The Negro League Years 20. End of the Line at LAPD 21. Leaving Athletics 22. Movie Star in the Making 23. A Promotion Earned 24. Blending In 25. Changing Los Angeles 26. The Civil Rights Years 27. Their Legacy Notes Bibliography Index
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