Colton, Larry

Examines life on a Montana Crow Indian reservation by introducing Sharon LaForge and her determination to overcome an underprivileged childhood, succeed in basketball, and learn from her ancestors' past sins.

Describes the 1964 season of the Birmingham Barons, a minor league baseball team, whose integrated players, including African-Americans and Cubans, braved the racial taunts and jeers from fans while they bonded with their teammates at the crossroads of the Civil Rights movement.

Presents a study of the girls' basketball team at Hardin High School on the Crow reservation in Montana, focusing on talented young player Sharon LaForge, and examines the social conditions that prevent her and other Native American athletes from reaching their potential on and off the court.

Presents a study of the girls' basketball team at Hardin High School on the Crow reservation in Montana, focusing on talented young player Sharon LaForge, and examines the social conditions that prevent her and other Native American athletes from reaching their potential on and off the court.