Barney Ross
Download or Read eBook Barney Ross PDF written by Douglas Century and published by Random House LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Douglas Century |
Publisher | : Random House LLC |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780805242232 |
ISBN-13 | : 0805242236 |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Barney Ross by : Douglas Century
Book excerpt: A profile of one of the most colorful sports figures of the twentieth century follows the life and career of boxer Barney Ross, from his youth as the child of Eastern European immigrants in a tough Chicago neighborhood and his hardscrabble early life, to his successful boxing career, exploits as a combat Marine during World War II, campaign against drug abuse, and fervent support of a Jewish state. 25,000 first printing.