Bricklayer Bill The Untold Story of the Workingman's Boston Marathon / Patrick L. Kennedy and Lawrence W. Kennedy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kennedy, Patrick L., author.

Kennedy, Lawrence W., 1952- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kennedy, William John, 1883-1968.

Boston Marathon--History.

Boston Marathon.

Runners (Sports)--United States--Biography.

Runners (Sports).

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 324 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Manufacture:

Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2017

Place of Publication:

Amherst, Massachusetts : Bright Leaf, An Imprint of University of Massachusetts Press, [2017]

Summary:

Bricklayer Bill: The Untold Story of the Workingman’s Boston Marathon, authored by Patrick L. Kennedy and Lawrence W. Kennedy, explores the life and legacy of William J. 'Bricklayer Bill' Kennedy, a Boston Marathon champion and working-class athlete in early 20th century America. The book delves into the early days of marathoning, highlighting the challenges faced by amateur athletes bound by the rules of amateurism. Bill Kennedy's story intertwines his passion for running with his profession as a bricklayer, offering insights into the perseverance and resilience of working-class marathoners of his era. The book also sheds light on the social and economic backdrop of the time, including the impact of the Great Depression and World War I on athletes. Through detailed historical narratives, personal anecdotes, and archival materials, the authors provide a compelling account of Kennedy's life, his contributions to the sport, and the communal and honorable spirit of marathoning. This work is intended for readers interested in sports history, marathoning, and the intersection of athletics and social history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Prologue

Brickie, boxer, knickerbocker

On the road (and rails)

Strides, setbacks & laurels

"We must repel the Finns."

Over there

Paris or bust

Good times

Hard times

The road to Berlin

Go West, old man

Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781613765432

1613765436

9781613765425

1613765428

OCLC:

1012281651