Black Sports (magazine)
Black Sports was a monthly magazine which was launched in April 1971 in New York City and closed later that decade.[1][2][3]
 The April 1976 cover featuring Julius Erving | |
| Frequency | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Founder | Allan P. Barron |
| First issue | April 1971 |
| Final issue | June 1978 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City |
It was the first major sports magazine aimed specifically at African Americans.[4] The magazine was the brainchild of Allan P. Barron, who became president and editor. Barron teamed up with William L. Doneghy, who was vice-president and controller.[3][5] In 1971, Bryant Gumbel became editor, leaving the following year.[6]
The magazine had low circulation and limited success and was forced to close after the final issue was published in June 1978.[1]
References
- David K. Wiggins (March 26, 2015). African Americans in Sports. Taylor & Francis. p. 131. ISBN 978-1-317-47743-3. Retrieved July 23, 2015 – via Google Books.
- "Black Sports: new magazine in town". The Boston Globe. March 18, 1971. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- Girard, Fred. "Black ... not so beautiful on paper". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved March 2, 2013 – via Google News.
- Ashe, Arthur (August 1992). "What Does The Future Hold For Blacks In Sports?". Ebony. p. 132-133. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Google Books.
- "Black Sports Hall of Fame planned in N.Y." Jet. July 19, 1973. Retrieved March 2, 2013 – via Google Books.
- Jackson, Joelle (June 23, 2011). "Gumbel, Bryant (1948– )". The Black Past. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- "Overview for Bryant Gumbel". TCM. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- Fitzhenry, Joseph (December 5, 2012). "Bryant Gumbel speaks his mind to students and faculty". My575. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
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