Leveling the Playing Field: The Story of the Syracuse 8

by David Marc

Book Overview

Leveling the Playing Field tells the story of the African American members of the 1969-70 Syracuse University football team who petitioned for racial equality on their team. The petition had four demands: access to the same academic tutoring made available to their white teammates; better medical care for all team members; starting assignments based on merit rather than race; and a discernible effort to racially integrate the coaching staff,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815611617
• ISBN13: 9780815611615
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"