JOURNAL ARTICLE

How Willie Mays Handled Racism and the Media.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Goudsouzian, Aram 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Willie Mays' handling of racism during his baseball career, particularly the 1964 controversy involving his manager Alvin Dark's racist remarks about Black and Latino players on the San Francisco Giants. Mays, a pioneering Black athlete, chose a pragmatic and quiet approach to defuse tensions among teammates rather than publicly confronting the issue or becoming an activist. Despite his popularity and achievements, Mays faced racial prejudice and was often manipulated by the press, which shaped narratives about race in sports. His response reflected a desire to maintain professional success and team unity amid the civil rights era's challenges.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:178066992
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