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Jesse OwensWilliam J. Baker

Jesse Owens

William J. Baker
1986296 pages
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A biography of the Black athlete who won four gold Olympic medals in 1936. Describes his life before and after this event and the example he set for others.

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4 editions
  • Paperback · English · 2006
    University of Illinois Press · 304 pages · 9780252073694
  • Other · English · 2001
    Econo-Clad Books · 289 pages · 9780613188142
  • Other · English · 1988
    Free Press · 320 pages · 9780029017609
  • Other · English · 1986
    Free Press · 289 pages · 9780029017807
BiographyTrack and field athletesTrack athleticsBiografieOwens, jesse, 1913-1980New York Times reviewed