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Fight for old DC George Preston Marshall, the integration of the Washington Redskins, and the rise of a new NFL

Title
Fight for old DC [electronic resource] : George Preston Marshall, the integration of the Washington Redskins, and the rise of a new NFL / Andrew O'Toole.
Author
O'Toole, Andrew.
Publication
Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2016]

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Details

Description
1 online resource (xiii, 240 pages) : illustrations.
Summary
"The story of the convergence of Washington Redskins owner George Preston Marshall, resisting integration as the last holdout in football and in pro sports, with the major changes that took place in the NFL from 1958 through 1962"--
Uniform Title
Fight for old DC (Online)
Alternative Title
Fight for old DC (Online)
Subject
  • Marshall, George Preston, 1896-1969
  • Washington Redskins (Football team) > History > 20th century
  • National Football League > History
  • Racism in sports > Washington (D.C.)
  • Discrimination in sports > Washington (D.C.)
  • African American football players > Civil rights > Washington (D.C.)
  • Discrimination in sports > United States > History
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
LCCN
2016019560
OCLC
ssj0001715374
Author
O'Toole, Andrew.
Title
Fight for old DC [electronic resource] : George Preston Marshall, the integration of the Washington Redskins, and the rise of a new NFL / Andrew O'Toole.
Imprint
Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2016]
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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