The Lives and History of Black Athletes In Kansas City: Trials & Triumphs
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The Lives and History of Black Athletes In Kansas City: Trials & Triumphs
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Article identified as part of Black History Month and traces the history of African American sports figures in Kansas City. It tells of the racial tensions faced by early athletes, the determination to overcome racial barriers, and the struggle in Kansas City between the fame given to white athletes and African American athletes. Sports figures named include boxers Major Jones and Jackie Darthard, Wilt Chamberlain, early Chief's players, Frank White, Derrick Thomas and others. Also includes an accompanying sports editorial by Jason Whitlock on the subject.
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2003-02-23
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Related Item
The Kansas City Star
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Vertical File: African Americans--Kansas City, Mo.--History
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Restriction on Access
This document is not available online. You may come to the Missouri Valley Room to view it or request a photocopy from the Library's Document Delivery service. http://www.kclibrary.org/copy-requests
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