misaka, wat

Provides an illustrated children's biography of Watatru "Wat" Misaka, a Japanese American who was the first person of color to play professional basketball in the United States. Describes his childhood, the backdrop of World War II and anti-Japanese sentiment, his basketball career at the University of Utah, his military service, and his short career as a professional basketball player.

"The biography of Japanese American basketball star Wataru Misaka, the first person of color to play for the National Basketball Association"--Provided by publisher.