Gridiron Gauntlet: The Story of the Men Who Integrated Pro Football in Their Own Words
- ISBN-10
- 1589796527
- ISBN-13
- 9781589796522
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-09-16
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publications
- Author
- Andy Piascik
Description
Twelve African-American football players who began their careers between 1946 and 1955, including Joe Perry, George Taliaferro, and Emerson Cole, discuss what it was like to face violence and discrimination on and off the field while blazing a trail for future generations of athletes.
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