Children's Bookwatch, Sept. , 1996
The "Great African Americans In. . . " series presents a wealth of highly recommendable role models for young readers

Children's Bookwatch, Sept. 1996
The attention to plenty of photos and simple embellishments will interest youngsters in black achievement

Book Description
Up-to-date profiles on; Muhammad Ali, Boxing Arthur Ashe, Tennis Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Basketball Michael Jordan, Basketball Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Track & Field Carl Lewis, Track & Field Willie Mays, Baseball PLUS 6 additional 2-page biographies

Card catalog description
Profiles notable African Americans in the field of sports, including Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, and Zina Garrison.

Excerpted from Great African Americans in Sports (Outstanding African Americans) by Pat Rediger. Copyright © 1995. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved
Taken from "Muhammad Ali" In 1967, Muhammad refused to fight in the Vietnam War, and he was stripped of his boxing title. However, he returned to the ring in November, 1970. He fought Jerry Quarry and won, regaining his title and reputation. In 1971, Muhammad fought Joe Frazer and lost. It was the first fight he had lost as a champion. Muhammad and Joe fought a rematch in 1974, and this time Muhammad won. But he was still not heavyweight champion. He would have to beat George Foreman if he wanted to regain his title. George was younger and stronger, and most people expected Muhammad to lose the fight. But Muhammad used his speed to win the match in the eighth round.

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