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On Account of Darkness

Shining Light on Race and Sport

For marginalized athletes past and present, achievement can bring celebrity without equality and recognition without opportunity In many ways, Ontario’s Chatham-Kent region is a microcosm … 213 View

They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

The Life and Times of John Paris, Jr., Hockey's First Black Professional Coach

In the ultra-competitive junior hockey leagues in the early 1960s, a young man could tolerate nearly anything that helped him stand out from the hordes of other prospects, so John Paris, Jr. did … ; 272 View
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Introduction

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

A brief introduction to himself and six facts about him to keep in mind through the rest of the book ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Introduction

From: On Account of Darkness

Introduction to the book. The author calls himself a collector, a researcher, and a preservationist of many untold stories in sport, and thanks those who trusted him with their stories. 7 $0.70 Add
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Curry’s Corner

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

Describes his childhood, growing up in windsor Nova Scotia in the 1940s and 1950s ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Under the Pear Tree

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter talks about the history and experiences of Black Americans and Canadians in sports dealing with systemic racism and discrimination. Canada’s history of white supremacy and … 15 $1.50 Add
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It Was Never Our Game

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter tells the story of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and further explores Black history and Black peoples’ experiences in sports. Various stories are recounted. 9 $0.90 Add
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Scotty

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

describes his passion for hockey and experiencing with hockey growing up including racism he faced. Outlines how he was scouted by Scotty Bowman for the Montreal Jr. Canadians tryouts in 1963 ; 12 $1.20 Add
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A Bible in my Hands

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter focuses on Indigenous history, colonization, and anti-Indigenous racism in sports. Particular focus is put on Lacrosse. 13 $1.30 Add
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Chocolate Rocket

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

His years playing with the Maisonneuve Braves, his nickname "the chocolate rocket", the development of an illness, encounters with Maurice Richard ; 16 $1.60 Add
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The Great White Hopes

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter once again explores Indigenous history in Canada and discrimination against Indigenous people in the world of sports and beyond. The author talks about his personal experiences … 11 $1.10 Add
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The Way It Is

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

His transfer to the Sorel Black Hawks, racist encounters, increasing health difficulties ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Last Chance

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

His time in Knoxville ; 16 $1.60 Add
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The Home Team Wears White

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter explores systemic racism in sports in Chatham, Ontario. 11 $1.10 Add
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Learning to Play Ball

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter tells the story of Pliney Stonefish– an Indigenous man from Delaware Nation and avid baseball fan– and the all-Indigenous baseball team from Delaware Nation. The 20th … 10 $1.00 Add
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Sixty-seven Pounds

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

His illness leads to a break from Hockey and finding a job, his diagnosis with Hodgkin lymphoma and his transition into coaching ; 23 $2.30 Add