Description
A towering figure in American sports and culture, Jim Brown moved from the gridiron to Hollywood and then into public life as a fiercely outspoken activist. In this distinctive biography, acclaimed sports journalist Dave Zirin traces Brown’s rise, his complicated legacy, and the tensions between celebrity, power, and conscience. Through vivid storytelling and sharp historical context, the book explores themes of racial justice, the politics of fame, and what it means to challenge the status quo when the spotlight is brightest. More than a sports biography, it’s a portrait of a man who refused to be contained—on the field, on screen, and in the fight for a more equitable society.
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paperback
Blue Rider Press
Published Jan 1, 2018
320 pages
ISBN: 9780399173448
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Jim Brown: Last Man Standing by Dave Zirin.