An invaluable and inspiring compilation that shines a light on unsung athletes of color.

Sports have long been used as a vehicle for change, as a way to break down barriers and foster greater understanding. But while we know the stories of trailblazers like Jackie Robinson, just as important are the journeys of lesser-known athletes who used sports as a platform to fight injustice, racism, and discrimination.

In Remember Their Sacrifice: Stories of Unheralded Athletes of Color, Pete Elman and Arif Khatib share the extraordinary stories of a special group of athletes, of their struggles, achievements, and incredible impact on the world of sports and beyond.

The athletes include Pumpsie Green, the first Black player for the Red Sox; Alice Coachman, the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal; Sammy Lee, the great Asian American diver who won Olympic gold; Toni Stone and Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, two women who played in baseball’s Negro Leagues; Billy Mills, a Native American icon who won Olympic gold in the 10,000 meters; and many more.

“…Remember Their Sacrifice is of historical value in content—and not only for people of color, but also for society. It is a must read to understand why we must stay focused, and make this society understand that we must all commit to a just society and make things better for generations to come…”
— Dr. John W. Carlos, Olympian

“A book to introduce a new generation of readers to those who we should count among the true change makers in sports history. Remember Their Sacrifice brings to life the many whose triumphs have for too long been buried.”
— Dave Zirin, sports editor, The Nation

Available in hardcover or audiobook.
Shipping February 8.