Bibliograph

Above the rim, how Elgin Baylor changed basketball, by Jen Bryant ; illustrations by Frank Morrison

Type

Label

Above the rim, how Elgin Baylor changed basketball, by Jen Bryant ; illustrations by Frank Morrison

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Above the rim

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1129398723

Responsibility statement

by Jen Bryant ; illustrations by Frank Morrison

Sub title

how Elgin Baylor changed basketball

Summary

Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA. Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisitely illustrated telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right

Target audience

primary

Classification