Integrating Pittsburgh Sports Author Talk
Channel: Gumberg Library
Date: 2023-03-29

Members of the Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalists discuss their latest book, Integrating Pittsburgh Sports, which chronicles the rich history of achievement among Pittsburgh's African American sports figures and their efforts to overcome racial barriers. The Association is comprised of a number of Pittsburgh sports experts, including Duquesne faculty member Robert Healy III; 2018 "Best of the 'Burgh" Local Author of the Year David Finoli; sportscaster Josh Taylor; Tom Rooney, President, Rooney Sports & Entertainment Group; and Samuel W. Black, Director of the Heinz History Center's African American Museum. Additional authors include Bill Ranier, Chris Fletcher; former editor of Pittsburgh Magazine; and Douglas Cavanaugh.