6-2 Black Who Can’t Dunk Wonders Where Parents Went Wrong
Regarding Scott Ostler’s column, White Athletes--Fact and Fiction:
Fact--The predominantly white Boston Celtics have consistently fielded championship-level basketball teams.
Myth--All great basketball players have been white.
Fact--Whites have dominated the high jump for years.
Myth--Blacks cannot jump high.
Let’s put an end to this ridiculous athletic racism. Today’s athletes deserve better.
DENNIS SLAVIN
Pasadena
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