<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[subject results for "Sports — United States — History."]]></title><description><![CDATA[subject results for "Sports — United States — History."]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/plymc/rss/search?query=%22Sports%20%E2%80%94%20United%20States%20%E2%80%94%20History.%22&amp;searchType=subject&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:45:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[The Black American Experience. Extraordinary Black Men in Sports & the Struggle Against Segregation in Prefessional Baseball, Basketball & Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[The history of Black men in sports is a powerful narrative of resilience, courage, and triumph over adversity. These extraordinary athletes not only excelled in their respective fields but also played pivotal roles in challenging the deeply entrenched societal prejudices of their time. Emerging from an era marked by stark segregation and Jim Crow laws, they faced systemic racism that sought to limit their opportunities and diminish their achievements. Yet, through their remarkable talent and unwavering determination, they broke color barriers in professional baseball, basketball, and football, paving the way for future generations. Continuing the Legacy. These stories are not just tales of athletic prowess; they are narratives of resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of equality. These athletes have not only changed the landscape of professional sports but have also inspired generations to challenge societal norms and fight for justice. Their legacies remind us that the struggle against segregation and discrimination is ongoing, and the fight for equality in sports and beyond continues.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1685276</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1685276</guid><category><![CDATA[DVD]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1685276131</comments><format>DVD</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=&amp;upc=709629057852</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Owens]]></title><description><![CDATA["A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, Jesse Owens: A Life in American History places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1634472</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1634472</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooks, F. Erik]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1634472131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Life in American History</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781440873829/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madden & Summerall]]></title><description><![CDATA["Madden and Summerall is about two stalwarts of the game of football, but their story is not without controversy. Summerall was a five-sport star who became a broadcaster by accident. Madden was a larger-than-life Super Bowl-winning coach and easily could have been a standup comedian. This book follows the intimate stories fo their lives from childhood until their deaths, before and during their twenty-one-year partnership"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1692997</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1692997</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Podolsky, Rich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1692997131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781493091980/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[42 Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[""42 Today" is an exploration of Jackie Robinson and his legacy."-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1634935</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1634935</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1634935131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Jackie Robinson and His Legacy</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781479805624/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Forgotten First]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unknown story of the Black pioneers who collectively changed the face of the NFL in 1946.  The Forgotten First chronicles the lives of four incredible men, the racism they experienced as Black players entering a segregated sport, the burden of expectation they carried, and their many achievements, which would go on to affect football for generations to come.  More than a year before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, there was another seismic moment in pro sports history. On March 21,1946, former UCLA star running back Kenny Washington - a teammate of Robinson's in college--signed a contract with the Los Angeles Rams. This ended one of the most shameful periods in NFL history, when African-American players were banned from league play.  Washington would not be alone in serving as a pioneer for NFL integration. Just months after he joined the Rams, thanks to a concerted effort by influential Los Angeles political and civic leaders, the team signed Woody Strode, who played with both Washington and Robinson at UCLA in one of the most celebrated backfields in college sports history. And that same year, a little-known coach named Paul Brown of the fledgling Cleveland Browns signed running back Marion Motley and defensive lineman Bill Willis, thereby integrating a startup league that would eventually merge with the NFL.  The Forgotten First tells the story of one of the most significant cultural shifts in pro football history, as four men opened the door to opportunity and changed the sport forever.   -- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1634194</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1634194</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnson, Keyshawn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1634194131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, Bill Willis, and the Breaking of the NFL Color Barrier</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781538705483/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Women Stood]]></title><description><![CDATA["When Women Stood is an unapologetically new sport and social history that unveils the often-overlooked chronicle of women and their fight for equality. From early Amazons and suffragists to modern-day athletes and social influencers, this is an eye-opening history of women told through the always-influential world of sports"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1655876</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1655876</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Allred, Alexandra Powe]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1655876131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Untold History of Females Who Changed Sports and the World</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781538171349/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Ball]]></title><description><![CDATA["Against the backdrop of ongoing massive resistance to racial desegregation and increasingly strident calls for Black Power, the NBA in the 1970s embodied the nation's imagined descent into disorder. The press and the public blamed young Black players for the chaos in the NBA, citing drugs, violence, greed, and criminality. The supposed decline of pro basketball became a metaphor for the first decades of integration in America: the rules of the game had changed, allowing more Black people onto a formerly white playing field, and now they were ruining everything. But Black Ball argues that this much-maligned period was pivotal to the rise of the NBA as the star-laden powerhouse we know today, thanks largely to the efforts of Black players in challenging the white basketball establishment of owners, coaches, and spectators. Spotlighting legendary players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bernard King, and Connie Hawkins, scholar Theresa Runstedtler expertly rewrites basketball's "Dark Ages," weaving together her deep knowledge of the game's key icons and institutions with incisive social and political analysis of the era. Black ballers created an aerial, improvisational, and creative style derived from the playground courts of their neighborhoods, laying the foundation for the explosive popularity and profitability of the league in subsequent decades. They also transformed labor in the pro-basketball world, filing lawsuits and organizing unions to demand better salaries and greater autonomy. Without their skills, style, and savvy, there would be no Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, or LeBron James today"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1655882</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1655882</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Runstedtler, Theresa]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1655882131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781645036951/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Alone]]></title><description><![CDATA["The inspirational story of African American trailblazer Kenny Washington, the first player to reintegrate the NFL and the first Black football coach in America, considered by many to be the greatest football player of his time"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1647450</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1647450</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor, Dan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1647450131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Untold Journey of Football Pioneer Kenny Washington</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781538154366/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Star]]></title><description><![CDATA["In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman's bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those behind him, but set amazing records during his Hall of Fame career. More significantly, it examines the long fight to overcome racism in sports and our culture at large, a fight that is far from over."-- Publisher's description.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657061</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657061</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vernick, Audrey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1657061131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781328482976/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gender Inequality in Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA["A comprehensive view of gender inequality in sports, this book details the continued struggle against unequal pay, discrimination, and sexism despite the landmark law of Title IX"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1643705</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1643705</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cronn-Mills, Kirstin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1643705131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>From Title IX to World Titles</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781728419473/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackie Robinson]]></title><description><![CDATA["Jackie Robinson: A Life in American History provides readers with an understanding of the scope of Robinson's life and explores why no Major League baseball player will ever again wear number 42 as his regular jersey number"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1635022</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1635022</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Smith, Courtney Michelle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1635022131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Life in American History</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781440872686/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLS]]></title><description><![CDATA["This title tells the story of Major League Soccer, from its origins in the 1990s to its modern explosion in popularity. Readers will learn about the history of American professional soccer, the league's greatest stars, and the incredible growth MLS has undergone in the first decades of the twenty-first century. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1620384</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1620384</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marthaler, Jon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1620384131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781532192074/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miracles on the Hardwood]]></title><description><![CDATA["In MIRACLES ON THE HARDWOOD, author John Gasaway traces the rise of Catholic college basketball - from its early days (Villanova made an appearance in the Final Four in the first NCAA tournament in 1939) to the dominance of the San Franciso Dons in the 1950s and the ascendance of powerhouses Georgetown, Villanova, and Gonzaga-through their decades-long rivalries and championship games. Featuring interviews with notable coaches, players, alums, and fans -- including Loyola Chicago's most famous and dedicated fan, 99-year-old Sister Jean -- to get at the heart of what makes these universities excel at this sport. Small in number but devout in the game's spirit, these teams have made the miraculous a matter of ritual, and their greatest works may be yet to come"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1634722</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1634722</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gasaway, John]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1634722131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Hope-and-a-prayer Story of A Winning Tradition in Catholic College Basketball</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781538717103/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comeback Season]]></title><description><![CDATA["The...true story of the friendships formed between Cam Perron-a white, baseball-obsessed teenager from Boston-and hundreds of former professional Negro League players, who were still awaiting the recognition and compensation that they deserved from Major League Baseball more than fifty years after their playing days were over"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1617449</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1617449</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Perron, Cam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1617449131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>My Unlikely Story of Friendship With the Greatest Living Negro League Baseball Players</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781982153601/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gods at Play]]></title><description><![CDATA["A beautifully observed narrative of American sport: character, grit, tragedy, unremarked heroism, and, always, the illuminating story behind the story. As a columnist for the Cincinnati Enquirer, Washington Post, and Time magazine, Tom Callahan witnessed an extraordinary number of defining moments in American sport over four decades. He takes us from Roberto Clemente clinching his 3,000th, and final, regular season hit in Pittsburgh, to ringside for the Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman fight in Zaire, and to Arthur Ashe announcing, at a news conference, that he'd tested positive for HIV. There are also little known private moments: a despairing Roberto Clemente at his last locker after the historic hit, not knowing it; Joe Morgan whispering thank you to a virtually blind Jackie Robinson on the field at the 1972 World Series. Brimming with colorful vignettes and enlivened by Callahan's eye for detail, Gods at Play offers surprising portraits of the most celebrated names in sports in this panoramic account of our favorite pastimes"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1611730</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1611730</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Callahan, Tom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1611730131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>An Eyewitness Account of Great Moments in American Sports</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781324004271/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood, Sweat, & Tears]]></title><description><![CDATA["Blood, sweat, and tears explores the legacy of black college football, taking as its central figure one of the most successful coaches in its history, Jake Gaither. A paradoxical figure, he was leader of the most feared and respected black college football program in the country, and yet many questioned his racial loyalties during the height of the civil rights movement ... a ... story of black college football that complicates the heroic narrative of integration and grapples with the complexities and contradictions of one of the most important sources of pride of black life in the twentieth century"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1588201</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1588201</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[White, Derrick E.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1588201131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Jake Gaither, Florida A &amp; M, and the History of Black College Football</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781469652443/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than A Game]]></title><description><![CDATA["More than a Game discusses how African American men and women sought to participate in sport and what that participation meant to them, the African American community, and the country. It discusses the varied experiences of African Americans in sport and how their participation has both reflected and changed views of race"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1550051</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1550051</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Wiggins, David Kenneth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1550051131</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A History of the African American Experience in Sport</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781442248960/MC.GIF&amp;client=youngp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>