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- Rocky Marciano: The Rock of His Times
- Book
- 2002
- Published by: University of Illinois Press
- Series: Sport and Society
summary
In this captivating and complex portrait of an American sports legend, Russell Sullivan confirms Rocky Marciano's place as a symbol and cultural icon of his era. As much as he embodied the wholesome, rags-to-riches patriotism of a true American hero, he also reflected the racial and ethnic tensions festering behind the country's benevolent facade.
Spirited, fast-paced, and rich in detail, Rocky Marciano is the first book to place the boxer in the context of his times. Capturing his athletic accomplishments against the colorful backdrop of the 1950s fight scene, Sullivan examines how Marciano's career reflected the glamour and scandal of boxing as well as tenor of his times.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. xiii-xviii
- Part 1: Rising
- 1. Holyoke
- pp. 9-22
- 2. Providence
- pp. 23-42
- 3. New York
- pp. 43-68
- 4. The Great White Hope
- pp. 69-94
- 5. The Uncrowned Champion
- pp. 95-114
- 6. Jersey Joe
- pp. 115-136
- Part 2: Reigning
- 7. The Ideal
- pp. 139-163
- 8. The Ugly Duckling
- pp. 164-184
- 9. The King and His Kingdom
- pp. 185-210
- 10. Ezzard
- pp. 211-232
- 11. The Italian Hero
- pp. 233-253
- 12. Archie
- pp. 254-276
- Part 3: Receding
- 13. The Wanderer
- pp. 279-299
- Bibliographic Essay
- pp. 337-346
- About the Author
- p. 369
- Series page
- pp. 370-372
Additional Information
ISBN
9780252098192
Related ISBN(s)
9780252027635, 9780252072628
MARC Record
OCLC
933516557
Pages
392
Launched on MUSE
2016-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2002