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Stokes : the brief career of the NBA's first Black superstar
Author: Chapman, Ty

Publisher: Millbrook Press (2024)

Dewey: 796.323
Classification: Biography
Physical Description: [33] p., col. ill., 29 cm

BTSB No: 246932

ISBN: 9781728492490

Ages: 6-9

Grades: 1-4

Subjects:
Stokes, Maurice
Saint Francis University (Loretto, Pa.)
Rochester Royals (Basketball team)
Cincinnati Royals (Basketball team)
National Basketball Association
Basketball Hall of Famers -- United States -- Biography
African American basketball players -- Pennsylvania -- Biography
Forwards (Basketball) -- United States -- Biography
Centers (Basketball) -- United States -- Biography
Brain -- Concussion

Price: $20.98

Summary:
Maurice Stokes was 6'7" and could play offense and defense like no one else his size in the NBA in 1958. After experiencing a career-ending injury during a game, other players rallied to support Stokes.

Added Entry - Personal Name:

Coy, John

Illustrator:

Ollivierre, Lonnie

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG
   Reading Level: 5.30
   Points: .5   Quiz: 558041

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (08/01/24)
   School Library Journal (00/08/24)
   Booklist (07/01/24)

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