Before basketball had giant superstars soaring through the air on television, there was Elgin Baylor. In the early days of the professional leagues, Elgin was an incredible athlete who leaped higher and played more creatively than anyone had ever seen. He was like a plane taking off, inspiring everyone who watched him play.
But off the court, things were very different. Because he was Black, Elgin was often turned away from the hotels and restaurants where his white teammates were allowed to stay and eat. Finally, he decided he had enough of the unfairness and staged a quiet, powerful one-man protest that caught the attention of the entire nation and forced the league to change its rules.
This beautiful biography tells the inspiring true story of an early basketball legend who was a quiet force for change. Discover how Elgin Baylor used his courage both on and off the court to stand up for what is right.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
