Author Presentation- Chris Boucher- Harry "Bucky" Lew

Harry "Bucky" Lew leapt over pro basketball's color wall in 1902 and continued to integrate every single role in the game over the next 25 years. He was the first Black player, coach, manager, referee, and franchise owner in otherwise white leagues. Lew's teams appeared in New Bedford many times and his accomplishments were well documented in the newspapers of his day, but he has largely been forgotten.
Covering Lew's entire sporting career and major league legacy, this biography shows how he persevered and triumphed over adversity to provide a shining example for those seeking full participation across the sports spectrum.
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