NBA Hall of Fame player Elgin Baylor was an innovator in his sport; a civil rights trailblazer; and a true superstar. He influenced future NBA All Stars such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant; and is considered by many to be one of the most important players in NBA history. A prolific scorer who baffled opponents with his twists and turns and inventive moves; Baylor was a force both on and off the court for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers. In Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball; Bijan C. Bayne tells the story of how a kid from the streets of segregated Washington; DC; who didn’t attend college until he was over twenty; revolutionized basketball and stood up for his rights. In a time when few nationally prominent black athletes spoke out about racial inequality in the United States; Baylor refused to tolerate discrimination. On the court; with his balletic moves and urban style of play; Elgin Baylor lifted the game of basketball off the floor and into the air. Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball includes personal reflections from Baylor’s old schoolyard companions; former teammates; players he coached in the NBA; and noted sports journalists; bringing to life his childhood; college career; and professional life with intimate detail. Basketball fans; historians; and those interested in the impact of sports on the Civil Rights Movement will all find this first-ever biography of Elgin Baylor both fascinating and inspirational.
#713264 in Books Rowman Littlefield Publishers 2011-07-01 2011-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.07 x .72 x 6.17l; .85 #File Name: 1442203080252 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. awesome book on race and privilegeBy jhyThis is an excellent book on a very important topic; especially in the current political climate. A must-read for any socially-conscious citizen.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Customergood condition!4 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Eye opening even for the so called educatedBy Mo. MacIn Mo in the 30s 40s; we were "carefully taught" without knowing it was happening. I was amazed to find the same mind set directed at an other population in Mn. These ladies open even my concerned eyes! Read and start seeing!
