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Author:
Aycock, Colleen.
Title:
Joe Gans : a biography of the first African American world boxing champion / Colleen Aycock and Mark Scott.
Publisher:
McFarland,
Copyright Date:
c2008
Description:
viii, 286 p. : ill., music ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Gans, Joe.
Boxers (Sports)--United States--Biography.
African American boxers--Biography.
Other Authors:
Scott, Mark.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-280) and index.
Summary:
"Joe Gans captured the world lightweight title in 1902, becoming the first black American world title holder in any sport. This biography features original ringside telegraph reports of his most famous and controversial fights, a complete fight history, photographs, early newspaper cartoons depicting boxers, and tributes to the man considered to be among the finest boxers in history"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9780786439942 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786439947 (softcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)228498035
LCCN:
2008038572
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)

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