1913-1980

Chronicles the life of Jessie Owens.

In the early 1900's, competitive sports were still not far removed from recreation--more for the player than the spectator. This film follows boxing, baseball, soccer, and more, as sports transition from a modest pastime to a fiercely competitive--and commercial--business to a potent expression of national pride and politics. Throughout, sports fans the world over remember the drama, the thrill, the exhilaration--and the patriotism--their favorite athletes and sports teams aroused. Includes a look at the role of American sportswriters, and live radio and television broadcasting of sporting events.

Presents the life of legendary track star Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals over Hitler's supermen and captured America's heart.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Jesse Owens, discussing his childhood, his running career, and his triumph at the 1936 Olympics.

This book describes the life of track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens, from his childhood in Alabama and his family's move to Cleveland to his athletic career which culminated in his winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.

An autobiography of Jesse Owens from his childhood to his Olympic success to his problems with the IRS.

A simple biography of the noted black track star who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

Examines the life of Olympic athlete Jesse Owens, looks at his impact on world sports, and analyzes his aims and achievements.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the African American track star who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.