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Rocket men : the Black quarterbacks who revolutionized pro football

Eisenberg, John

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Summary: "In Rocket Men, sportswriter John Eisenberg offers the definitive history of Black quarterbacks in the league-men who not only shaped the history of football, but made indelible contributions to the cause of civil rights in America. As Eisenberg recounts, white coaches, scouts, and team owners long perceived Black players as unfit for the quarterback position. Believing Black athletes could not...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2023

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 EIS

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