The Orient Sports Express: The Pioneer Asian-Americans who Reached the Pinnacle of Competition

by Henry Tran

Asian-Americans were the subject of racial barriers since the late 19th century. The Chinese Exclusion Act, the Asian Exclusion Act, the Executive Order 9066 made them stronger as a community. The overcame, excelled, and became role model to their society. Their spirits stayed alive through sports. The Hong Wah Kues were the first all Chinese professional basketball team dubbed as the Chinese Globetrotters. The Asahi Baseball Club of Hawaii just celebrated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08P1N9DL2
• ISBN13: 9798559692753
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"