I was all-state in four sports in New Jersey, but sometimes I couldn't get served at a restaurant two blocks from my high school. There were no job opportunities then... the only thing a black youth could aspire to be was a bellboy or a pullman or an elevator operator, or, maybe, a teacher. There was a time when all we had was black baseball.
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"I was all-state in four sports in New Jersey, but sometimes I couldn't get served at a restaurant two blocks from my high school. There were no job opportunities then... the only thing a black youth could aspire to be was a bellboy or a pullman or an elevator operator, or, maybe, a teacher. There was a time when all we had was black baseball." — Monte Irvin #educationlearning #sportscompetition
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I was all-state in four sports in New Jersey, but sometimes I couldn't get served at a restaurant two blocks from my high school. There were no job opportunities then... the only thing a black youth could aspire to be was a bellboy or a pullman or an elevator operator, or, maybe, a teacher. There was a time when all we had was black baseball. — Monte Irvin
About Monte Irvin
Monte Irvin was a Athlete from United States (1919–2016).
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Who said "I was all-state in four sports in New Jersey, but sometimes I couldn't get serv…"?
This quote is attributed to Monte Irvin, a Athlete from United States.
When did Monte Irvin live?
Monte Irvin lived from 1919 – 2016.
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