Leveling the Playing Field The Story of the Syracuse 8 |
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| Author:
| Marc, David |
| Series title: | Sports and Entertainment Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8156-1030-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | Syracuse University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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Tells the story of the African American members of the 1969-70 Syracuse University football team who petitioned for racial equality on their team. Extensive interviews with each player offer a first-hand account of their decision to stand their ground while knowing it would jeopardize their professional football career. They discuss with candor the ways in which the boycott profoundly changed the course of their lives.
Tells the story of the African American members of the 1969-70 Syracuse University football team who petitioned for racial equality on their team. Extensive interviews with each player offer a first-hand account of their decision to stand their ground while knowing it would jeopardize their professional football career. They discuss with candor the ways in which the boycott profoundly changed the course of their lives.