In my previous post I discussed the NBA Lockout and there is a book I plan on reading although I always feel like passing on some sort of wisdom to another individual. This book is called $40 Million Dollar Slaves:The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete. Written by William C. Rhoden
According a New York Times sports columnist for decades, Rhoden chronicles a sweaty history that has meant wealth but not always progress, and prosperity for the black athlete—the $40 million slave—who is far from free.
Sports stardom has brought black athletes wealth without progress and prosperity without freedom.
Interesting History and Facts from the Book: Arthur "Rube" Foster who created baseball's Negro League in 1920, which still stands as the only sports operation owned, managed and played by blacks.
More Facts.... Did You Know? Jackie Robinson actually integrated baseball in Canada, signing with Montreal in 1945, (the Dodgers bought his contract in 1947). The alley-oop was actually a football invention and horse racing and cycling were once dominated by African Americans.
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