Mississippi Escape!: The Team that Changed America

Name: Mississippi Escape!: The Team that Changed America
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Book Synopsis: Midnight, March 12, 1963. Mississippi State's president crouched low in the passenger seat, heading for the Alabama state line to escape from an injunction to keep the team home. In a second car, the athletic director and the basketball coach were fleeing for Tennessee. A team of decoys was heading to the airport the next morning. All this for a little ol' ballgame? There are those who call this “little ol’ ballgame” the greatest victory for equality since Jackie Robinson joined the major leagues. Mississippi State's dramatic escape marked the end of the "Unwritten Law" and a profound change in what segregationists called "the Southern way of life." Right away, all major Southern universities began to actively recruit black athletes. This book is an eyewitness account of how a quiet-spoken university president defied the nation's most racist governor by engineering his team's escape from Mississippi to play in an integrated NCAA tournament, a move that would shatter segregation forever.

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Dive into history with "Mississippi Escape!": The Team that Changed America. Witness the daring saga of a university president and his team as they defy the odds and challenge segregation in the Deep South. Experience the thrilling account of their escape to compete in an integrated NCAA tournament, forever altering the course of history.

Experience the power of sports as a catalyst for social change in this riveting book. Learn how Mississippi State's courageous stand against racism and segregation transformed the landscape of college athletics, paving the way for a new era of equality and diversity. Be inspired by the bravery and determination of those who fought for justice on and off the court.

Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of "Mississippi Escape!: The Team that Changed America" and discover the untold story behind one of the most pivotal moments in civil rights history. Gain insight into the struggles and triumphs of individuals who defied the status quo and sparked a revolution that would resonate for generations to come.

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