The Pussycat of Prizefighting: Tiger Flowers and the Politics of Black Celebrity

Description: The Pussycat of Prizefighting by Andrew M. Kaye Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In 1926, Theodore ""Tiger"" Flowers became the first African American boxer to win the world middleweight title. This title uses the details of Flowers life and career to discuss a range of issues related to race, sports, and celebrity culture. Publisher Description In 1926 Theodore "Tiger" Flowers became the first African American boxer to win the world middleweight title. The next year he was dead, the victim of surgery gone wrong. His funeral in Atlanta drew tens of thousands of mourners, black and white. Atlantans would not grieve again in comparable numbers until Martin Luther King Jr.s assassination in 1968. Flowers, whose career was sandwiched between those of the better-known black boxers Jack Johnson and Joe Louis, was not Americas first successful black athlete. He was, however, the first to generate widespread goodwill among whites, especially in the South, where he became known as "the whitest black man in the ring." The Pussycat of Prizefighting is more than an account of Flowerss remarkable achievements--it is a penetrating analysis of the cultural and historical currents that defined the terms of Flowerss success as both a man and an athlete. As we discover the sources of Flowerss immense popularity, Andrew Kaye also helps us to understand more deeply the pressures and dilemmas facing African Americans in the public eye. We read, for instance, how boxing reinforced fans notions of masculinity and ethnic pride; how whites rationalized the physical superiority of a black sportsman; and how blacks debated the value of athletes as racial role models. Kaye shows how Flowers, mindful that the ring was a testing ground for much more than his punching ability, carefully negotiated the mass media and celebrity culture. He crafted an uncontroversial public persona--that of a religious man who prayed before each match, was deferential to whites, and exuded an aura of middleclass respectability. Through the prism of prizefighting, this book reveals the personal cost African Americans faced as they attempted to earn black respect while escaping white hostility. Andrew Kaye gives us much to ponder regarding our own hopes and prejudices---and how we often burden our athletes and celebrities with them. Author Biography Andrew M. Kaye has taught American history at the universities of Newcastle and Durham. He is now a writer living in London. Details ISBN 082032910X ISBN-13 9780820329109 Title The Pussycat of Prizefighting Author Andrew M. Kaye Format Paperback Year 2007 Pages 232 Edition New edition Publisher University of Georgia Press GE_Item_ID:18429233; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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