Harry Bucky Lew: A Biography of Basketball's First Black Professional

By Chris Boucher

Harry "Bucky" Lew leapt over pro basketball's color wall in 1902 and continued to integrate every single role in the game over the next 25 years. He was the first Black player, coach, manager, referee, and franchise owner in otherwise white leagues. His accomplishments were well documented in the newspapers of his day, but he has largely been forgotten, despite his assist to the Dodgers in finding a home for their first Black players in the United States and the full integration of all major league sports that soon followed. Covering Lew's entire sporting career and major league legacy, this biography shows how he persevered and triumphed over adversity to provide a shining example for those seeking full participation across the sports spectrum.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476697841
• ISBN13: 9781476697840
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 213 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up