Books like Jesse Owens by William J. Baker

Name: Jesse Owens
Author: William J. Baker

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.

First publish date: 1986

Authors: William J. Baker

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