50 years of blacks in sports.(1945-1995: Ebony: 50 Years That Changed America)

From: Ebony | Date: October 1, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

African Americans have changed the dimension and skill level of professional sports since being allowed to integrate in mainstream sports in 1945. A chronicle of outstanding African American athletes who achieved greatness in what were once white-dominated sports is presented.

LONG before Jackie Robinson joined the major leagues, there was a blossoming love affair between Blacks and sports. But it has only been during the past 50 years that this love affair has burst into full bloom, with Black players bringing new dimensions to the games and redefining the limits of what could be ...

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