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Book

Game changer : John Mclendon and the secret game

Author

John Coy

Call Number

  • J 796.323 COY (CEN, OSH, WSQ)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, MN : Carolrhoda Picture Books, [2015]

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 28 cm

Summary

"Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed the sport of basketball forever"--Dust jacket flap.

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