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Above The Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Jen Bryant
Illustrator: Frank Morrison
Ages: 9+
Published: 2020
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 978-1-4197-4108-1
Keywords: civil rights, basketball, activism
Before Colin Kaepernick kneeled in protest of discrimination, Elgin's protests helped to change NBA policies. Sumptuous oil illustrations reflect his athleticism. Source notes and timeline.