Bubba Ephriam.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roberts, Garner.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American athletes.

Basketball players.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (217 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Abilene Christian University Press, 2024.

Summary:

This book chronicles the life and achievements of Iria 'Bubba' Ephriam, the first African American to participate in the Texas state high school basketball tournament. Set against the backdrop of segregation and integration in Texas during the mid-20th century, the narrative explores Bubba's journey from a migrant farm family to becoming a trailblazing athlete. Through meticulous research, the author highlights the racial and social challenges Bubba faced and overcame, underscoring themes of history, family, faith, and community. The book serves as an inspirational account of perseverance and offers a unique perspective on civil rights history in a small Texas town. It is intended for readers interested in sports, history, and social justice. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Introduction

1 Bubba Had the Guts to Do It: William “Rescues” Bubba from Reeves County Cotton Field

2 Breaking the Color Line in His Sport: Bubba’s Early Years, 1938–55

3 The “Problem of Integration” in Pecos: Pecos School Board Votes to Integrate August 4, 1955

4 Supreme Court Decisions Invalidate Texas Laws: Desegregation in Texas Public Schools

5 Making History in Friona, Texas: Friona Is First in Texas to Integrate Its Public School

6 New Players, New Coach for Pecos: Bubba, R. C., and Coach Kenner Arrive at PHS in 1955–56

7 Capacity Crowds Cheer the Eagles: Non-District Basketball Games at PHS in 1956–57

8 Bubba, Billy Jim, and the Golden Era of Pecos Basketball: Eagles Win District 2-3A Basketball Title—Pecos’s First

9 Eagles Secure Austin Berth with Region I-3A Title: Eagles Triumph Over Snyder and Vernon to Advance to State

10 Bubba’s “Hook Shot Artistry” Propels Eagles to Final: Bubba Leads Pecos to Victory in Class 3A Semifinal Game

11 History-Making Players Clash in Championship Game: Ephriam and Pecos Battle Qualls and Houston Smiley for Class 3A Title

12 From Pecos to Vietnam—Bubba’s Story Continues: Bubba’s Decade after ’57, Including Ten Years in the Navy

13 Bubba Takes His Message to Pennsylvania Avenue: Bubba after ’68, Including His Move to Abilene

14 Bubba’s Sacred Conversations with Children: Bubba and the Kids

Acknowledgments

Scoreboard

Sources

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ISBN:

9781684268320

168426832X

OCLC:

1456758272