More Than Rivals: A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White

More Than Rivals: A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White

by Ken Abraham
More Than Rivals: A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White

More Than Rivals: A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White

by Ken Abraham

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Overview

An Inspiring True Story Set in the Midst of the Civil Rights Era

By 1970, racial tension was at a breaking point in the southern town of Gallatin, Tennessee. Desegregation had emotions running high. The town was a powder keg ready to erupt. But it was also on the verge of something incredible.

Eddie Sherlin and Bill Ligon were boys growing up on opposite sides of the tracks who shared a passion for basketball. They knew the barriers that divided them—some physical landmarks and some hidden in the heart—but those barriers melted away when the boys were on the court. After years of playing wherever they could find a hoop, Eddie and Bill entered the rigors of their respective high school teams. And at the end of the 1970 season, all-white Gallatin High and all-black Union High faced each other in a once-in-a-lifetime championship game. What happened that night would challenge Eddie and Bill—and transform their town.

This New York Times bestseller is a fast-paced true story of courage, determination, character, and forgiveness.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780800727222
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 06/07/2016
Pages: 316
Sales rank: 629,096
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Ken Abraham is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including Against All Odds with Chuck Norris and Let's Roll with Lisa Beamer. His work has been featured on 20/20, Dateline, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The Today Show, and many more. At present, Ken has more than ten million books in print. Learn more at www.kenabrahambooks.com.
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