Strong Inside: The True Story of How Perry Wallace Broke College Basketball’s Color Line (Young Readers Edition)

This biography centers on a strong student whose basketball career placed him at a defining moment in college sports history. He became the first Black basketball player in the previously all-white Southeastern Conference and had to confront the significance of that role. The account addresses the hatred, racism, and violence he encountered while playing. Alongside his athletic story, the book considers the pressure and historical consequences of breaking the conference’s color line. It also includes a bibliography and an index.