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BLCK AMRCNS DSTNCTN: IMPORTANT BLCK AM IN SPORTS

U.S. Biography

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African American Biography

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<P>In the last century, Black Americans have not only exceled in a variety of sports, they have also been crucial to social change in America. Profiled in this book are five important Black Americans in sports: major league baseball player Jackie Robinson, professional boxer Muhammad Ali, professional tennis player Serena Williams, professional basketball player LeBron James, and Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix.</P>

Important Black Americans in Sports

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Front Cover.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
About the Author.
Contents.
Introduction: A Powerful Influence.
1: Jackie Robinson: Major League Baseball Player.
2: Muhammad Ali: Professional Boxer.
3: Serena Williams: Professional Tennis Player.
4: LeBron James: Professional Basketball Player.
5: Allyson Felix: Olympic Track Athlete.
Source Notes.
For Further Research.
Index.
Picture Credits.

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Important Black Americans in Sports