<p><span>An invaluable and inspiring compilation that shines a light on unsung athletes of color. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span>Sports have long been used as a vehicle for change, as a way to break down barriers and foster greater understanding. But while we know the stories of trailblazers like Jackie Robinson, just as important are the journeys of lesser-known athletes who used sports as a platform to fight injustice, racism, and discrimination. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span>In </span><span>Remember Their Sacrifice: Stories of Unheralded Athletes of Color</span><span>, Arif Khatib and Pete Elman share the extraordinary stories of a special group of athletes, of their struggles, achievements, and incredible impact on the world of sports and beyond. It includes Pumpsie Green, the first Black player for the Red Sox; Alice Coachman, the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal; Sammy Lee, the great Asian American diver who won Olympic gold; Toni Stone and Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, two women who played in baseball’s Negro Leagues; Billy Mills, a Native American icon who won Olympic gold in the 10,000 meters; and many more. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span>Featuring an array of sports such as boxing, track and field, golf, auto racing, basketball, football, soccer, and baseball, as well as exclusive interviews with the authors, </span><span>Remember Their Sacrifice </span><span>elevates these pioneering athletes to their deserved position in the pantheon of sports.</span></p>
