Abstract
The Journal of Popular CultureVolume 31, Issue 3 p. 115-135 Black Heroes in Sport: From Jack Johnson to Muhammad Ali Joseph Dorinson, Joseph Dorinson Joseph Dorinson was educated at Columbia University and has taught at Long Island University since 1966. His research, grounded in popular culture, spans sports history, humor studies, immigration, Brooklyn and Jewish history, World War II movies and music, and African-American studies. In 1997, he directed LIU's major conference on “Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports and the American Dream.” He has appeared on television, radio and in various newspapers. His publications reflect a broad range of subjects. Granted the first David Newton Award for excellence in teaching, Dorinson introduced the first courses in Sports History, Social History, Humor, Afro-American History and Holocaust Studies at LIU Brooklyn. He resides in Brooklyn with wife, Eileen and three children.Search for more papers by this author Joseph Dorinson, Joseph Dorinson Joseph Dorinson was educated at Columbia University and has taught at Long Island University since 1966. His research, grounded in popular culture, spans sports history, humor studies, immigration, Brooklyn and Jewish history, World War II movies and music, and African-American studies. In 1997, he directed LIU's major conference on “Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports and the American Dream.” He has appeared on television, radio and in various newspapers. His publications reflect a broad range of subjects. Granted the first David Newton Award for excellence in teaching, Dorinson introduced the first courses in Sports History, Social History, Humor, Afro-American History and Holocaust Studies at LIU Brooklyn. He resides in Brooklyn with wife, Eileen and three children.Search for more papers by this author First published: 05 March 2004 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-3840.1997.3103_115.xCitations: 5AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume31, Issue3Winter 1997Pages 115-135 RelatedInformation
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
