![]() As a high school baseball star at Bowie High, Nolan was not allowed to stay at the team hotel for a tournament in Abilene. Richardson recounts some incredible stories about how his race forced him to miss out on various opportunities and experiences. Nolan's upbringing coincided with the civil rights movement and the end of segregation in El Paso's public schools, swimming pools, restaurants, and hotels. The book has been out for almost a year, but I'm glad I finally made the time to get through it.īradburd chronicles Nolan's life from childhood, in the Segundo Barrio, up to present day. ![]() ![]() Over the holidays, I was finally able to get my hands on Rus Bradburd's "40 Minutes of Hell: The Extraordinary Life of Nolan Richardson." I'd hope that all college basketball fans find the time to read Nolan's story, but for El Pasoan's and Miner fans, it's a must read.
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