Amid the United Steelworkers strike of 1959, coach Chuck Klausing and the Braddock Tigers pursued a record high-school-football winning streak. Author’s note. Epilogue. Index. Insert of black-and-white photographs.
Title alpha Striking Gridiron: A Town’s Pride and a Team’s Shot at Glory During the Biggest Strike in American History
Category Sports and Recreation High
Pages Count 288
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Sports and recreation. Football. Strikes and lockouts. Steel strike, 1959. Braddock, Pennsylvania. Twentieth-century history. Chuck Klausing (1925- ). Braddock High Tigers. Undefeated seasons. Racial integration.
SRC Level 9.400000
SRC Points 20.000000
Lexile 1050L
Trim Size 6 1/8" x 9 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-09-15
JLG Release Date Dec 2014
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
Sports and Recreation High
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection includes exciting books focused on athlete experiences, competition, and the broader culture of sports and recreation. Featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction, selections explore sports through personal stories, real-world perspectives, and a range of activities that reflect the different ways teens engage with sports. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.