{"product_id":"black-ice-valmore-james-9781770412019","title":"Black Ice: The Val James Story","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe first black American in the NHL tells his story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVal James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn in central Florida, James grew up on Long Island and received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday. At 16, James left home to play in Canada, where he was the only black person in junior and, often, in the whole town. While popular for his tough play and winning personality, the teenager faced racist taunts at opposing arenas, and the prejudice continued at all levels of the game. In his two NHL stints, James defined himself as a smart team player and opponent, known for his pugilistic skills. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Ice\u003c\/i\u003e is the untold story of a trail-blazing athlete who endured and overcame discrimination to realize his dreams and become an inspiration for future generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Valmore James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1770412018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770412019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ECW Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.08lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.94w x 0.72d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2014 pg. 101","brand":"Valmore James","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46372440768767,"sku":"9781770412019","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cf1a54ce-6d86-429e-bb8d-2c630ad10cd7.jpg?v=1732725951","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/black-ice-valmore-james-9781770412019","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}