Black Ice: The Val James Story

(Hardback)

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"The first Black American in the NHL tells his story now in trade paper" Val James received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday and by 16, he left his home in New York to play in Canada, where he was the only black person on his junior team and, often, in the whole town. While popular for his tough play and winning personality, the teenager faced racist taunts at opposing arenas.

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"While racism shaped James' career in some ways -- his pugilistic talents were honed while retaliating to the racist taunts spewed by his opponents -- and may have inhibited it in others, much of his story is funny and upbeat. Black Ice ultimately is the proud tale of a man who enjoyed almost every moment of his career." -- The Hockey News, Summer 2017

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Valmore James: After nearly 20 years playing junior and professional hockey, Val James settled in Ontario with his wife, Ina. John Gallagher: Currently a federal prosecutor, John Gallagher is a former White House Fellow and former New York City police officer. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.