Headlining
the Sports Page
introduces you to two exceptional
athletes, examines
their press coverage,
and explores race
and gender in mid-20th-century
America. Spend
time getting to know
the athletes and their
sports, and delve
into their press stories.
Then try the exercises and DBQs. You might
be surprised to learn how much more their stories speak to race and
gender than athletic accomplishment.
