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Black Ice: The Val James Story
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John Gallagher and
Val James
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
E C W Pr
Publication date
February 10, 2015
Pages
208
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781770412019
ISBN-10
1770412018
Dimensions
0.75 by 6.25 by 9.50 in.
Weight
1.10 lbs.
Original list price
$24.95
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Tales from the Bus Leagues | Chill Factor | Shift Work | The Boys Of Winter | Hockey Night Fever | Breaking Away | Trapped | All the Way | Boy on Ice
Tales from the Bus Leagues | Chill Factor | Shift Work | The Boys Of Winter | Hockey Night Fever | Breaking Away | Trapped | All the Way | Boy on Ice
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The first black American in the NHL tells his story
Val James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Born in central Florida, James grew up on Long Island and received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday. At 16, James left home to play in Canada, where he was the only black person in junior and, often, in the whole town. While popular for his tough play and winning personality, the teenager faced racist taunts at opposing arenas, and the prejudice continued at all levels of the game. In his two NHL stints, James defined himself as a smart team player and opponent, known for his pugilistic skills.
Black Ice is the untold story of a trail-blazing athlete who endured and overcame discrimination to realize his dreams and become an inspiration for future generations.
Val James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Born in central Florida, James grew up on Long Island and received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday. At 16, James left home to play in Canada, where he was the only black person in junior and, often, in the whole town. While popular for his tough play and winning personality, the teenager faced racist taunts at opposing arenas, and the prejudice continued at all levels of the game. In his two NHL stints, James defined himself as a smart team player and opponent, known for his pugilistic skills.
Black Ice is the untold story of a trail-blazing athlete who endured and overcame discrimination to realize his dreams and become an inspiration for future generations.
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from E C W Pr (February 10, 2015)
9781770412019 | details & prices | 208 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 0.75 in. | 1.10 lbs | List price $24.95
About: The first black American in the NHL tells his storyVal James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
About: The first black American in the NHL tells his storyVal James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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