Glory The Struggle For Yards

<p>Former NFL Cincinnati Bengals' Gary S. Burley children's author Ralph V. Brooks and award-winning journalist Donna T. Francavilla combined efforts to reveal the challenges and achievements of 5 outstanding football players who broke the color barrier around the turn of the century.</p><p>Enjoy rarely-seen photographs and read real-life stories about these brave athletes. Hall of Famer Burl A. Toler the first African-American to serve as a field official in a major American professional sports league The Black Cyclone Charles Follis the First Paid African-American Black Football Player Motorcycle McDonald Henry McDonald the First Haitian Black Professional American Football Player The Warrior of his Time Gideon Smith the first African-American varsity athlete in any sport at MAC <br />The Human Tornado Fritz Pollard the First Black Coach in the National Football League.</p><p>The book also contains Gary Burley's never-before-seen personal photographs and journey. Read true rags to riches tales and a special student guidebook by contributing author Valencia Belle Ph.D. A must-have for all history buffs and sports fans.</p>