Dive into the thrilling life of Raymond Chester, the Oakland Raiders legend.  While America was convulsed following the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Chester was central to the move of Black American football into the mainstream. From his college glory at Morgan State to his iconic moments on the NFL field, Chester’s story is one of resilience and triumph which resonates far beyond the world of sport.  This inspiring account of an American sporting hero and his extraordinary impact on society is entrusted to his close friend, author and rugby fan Jon Gower, revealed through extensive interviews taking place from Wales to the US. Raider is the story of a true team player, one musician in a band of brothers who played their own wild tune on the football field, in a life filled with exceptional athleticism, brotherhood, friendship and love.
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Foreword: A Band of Brothers, by Raymond Chester Part one - - 1968 1. Morgan State vs Grambling 2. The big day approaches 3. From half-time to victory Interlude: Balance Part Two – – 1948-68 4. High School Days 5. Morgan State 6. Family Life Interlude: Speed Part Three – NFL Career – 1968-1980 7. On Being a Raider 8. Playing for the Colts (or five years’ hard labour.) 9. Interlude: Injuries Part four: Superbowl Champion, 1980 10. Winning the Championship Part five – Life After the NFL 11. The Invaders and the USFL 12. A Small White Ball and a Fishing Rod Interlude: Matters of faith Conclusion: Looking back Appendix A: A timeline of Raymond Chester's career Appendix B: A brief introduction to American football Appendix C: The Raiders: Raymond's recollections of his fellow players Bibliography
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Jon Gower is a former BBC Wales arts and media correspondent who has over 40 books to his name. These include The Story of Wales, which accompanied a landmark TV series, the travelogue An Island Called Smith and Y Storïwr which won the Wales Book of the Year. His latest book is The Turning Tide: A Biography of the Irish Sea.
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ISBN
9781915279941
Publisert
2025-03-27
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Calon
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216 mm
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135 mm
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26 mm
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G, 01
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Engelsk
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Jon Gower is a former BBC Wales arts and media correspondent who has over 40 books to his name. These include The Story of Wales, which accompanied a landmark TV series, the travelogue An Island Called Smith and Y Storwr which won the Wales Book of the Year. His latest book is The Turning Tide: A Biography of the Irish Sea.