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Papa Jack : Jack Johnson And The Era Of White Hopes
Papa Jack Jack Johnson And The Era Of White Hopes
Author: Randy Roberts
When Jack Johnson defeated white heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries in 1910, it was America's notions of racial superiority that staggered under his blows. Amid riots and lynchings, the search began for the Great White Hope who could put the "uppity" new champion in his place. Here is the startling true story of the most famous--and most hated--b...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780029269008
ISBN-10: 0029269008
Publication Date: 3/1/1985
Pages: 304
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Publisher: Free Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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