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Peer reviewedFurer, Howard B. – New England Journal of History, 1994
Maintains that the story of blacks in U.S. sports supports the theory that sports often mirror the larger society. Describes the life story of Tom Molineaux, a black boxer who achieved international recognition. Concludes that Molineaux should be regarded as the first U.S. black sports hero. (CFR)
Descriptors: Athletics, Blacks, Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education
