The battle was first waged over the right of the Negro to be classed as a human being with a soul; later, as to whether he had sufficient intellect to master even the rudiments of learning; and today it is being fought out over his social recognition.
“I don't think any player lives up to his potential, because people out there put you so high on a pedestal, you'll never be as good as they expect.”
“I was sent down to Cuba. Everything had been prepared with the help of Congressman Johnson and his staff.”