Black Ice

Auteur

After nearly 20 years playing junior and professional hockey, Val James settled in Ontario with his wife, Ina. Currently a federal prosecutor, John Gallagher is a former White House Fellow and former New York City police officer. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.

Texte du rabat

In 1982, Val James became the first African-American to play in the NHL. In the face of racial taunts on ice and angry mobs outside arenas, Val fought his way to become the league's undisputed heavyweight champion. Black Ice is his story.