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Floyd Patterson : a boxer and a gentleman / Alan H. Levy.
"This first biography of the former heavyweight covers Patterson's meteoric rise as boxer, gives equal attention to the boxer's life away from sport, including Patterson's work for civil rights causes in the 1960s. Joining Ali and George Frazier who used their celebrity to bring attention to social issues, he became an icon of the movement"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780786439508 (pbk.) :
- ISBN: 0786439505 (pbk.) :
- Physical Description: viii, 289 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008]
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-284) and index. |
| Citation/References Note: | LJ 01/01/2009 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Patterson, Floyd. Boxers (Sports) > United States > Biography. African Americans > Civil rights > History > 20th century. African Americans > Social conditions > 1964-1975. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Co PL - Connersville | B PATTERSON (Text) | 39230031207424 | Adult Books | Available | - |
| Starke Co PL - Schricker Main Library (Knox) | 921 PAT (Text) | 30032010455993 | BIOGRAPHY | Available | - |
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Alan H. Levy is a professor of history at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous titles, including books about baseball, football, boxing, and American music.
