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Paperback Black Ice: The Val James Story Book
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ISBN: 1770413634

ISBN13: 9781770413634

Black Ice: The Val James Story

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The first Black American in the NHL tells his story -- now in trade paper

Val James received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday and by 16, he left his home in New York to play in Canada, where he was the only black person on his junior team and, often, in the whole town. While popular for his tough play and winning personality, the teenager faced racist taunts at opposing arenas. The prejudice he encountered continued...

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