William C. Rhoden facts for kids
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William C. Rhoden
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Rhoden in April 2022
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| Born | 1950 (age 74–75) |
| Education | Morgan State University |
| Occupation | Sports journalist, Author |
| Years active | 1973–present |
William C. Rhoden is a well-known American sports journalist and author. He has written about sports for many years. He used to be a columnist for The New York Times. Later, he joined ESPN's The Undefeated. He also works at Arizona State University. There, he helps lead a special program called the Rhoden Fellows.
Early Life and Education
William C. Rhoden was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1950. He went to Morgan State University from 1968 to 1973. During his time there, he played football for the Morgan State Bears team. In 1968, his team had a famous win. They beat the Grambling Tigers in Yankee Stadium. This important game was known as the "Whitney Young Classic."
Career as a Journalist
After college, Rhoden started his career in journalism. He worked for several newspapers and magazines. These included the Afro-American Times and the Baltimore Sun. He also wrote for Ebony magazine. He was a columnist for Ebony from 1974 to 1978.
In 1983, Rhoden joined The New York Times. He became a sports columnist there. He wrote many articles about sports for this famous newspaper. He continued working at The New York Times until 2016. After that, he moved to ESPN's The Undefeated.
His Book: Forty Million Dollar Slaves
In 2006, William C. Rhoden published his first book. It is called Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete. This book looks closely at the history of professional sports in the United States. It talks about how Black athletes have been treated over time.
A retired professional basketball player, Etan Thomas, praised the book. He said it is a "necessary read for all young athletes." The book helps readers understand important issues in sports.
