Jeffrey Sammons
Professor of History
University of North Carolina, PhD 1982
Office Address:
King Juan Carlos Center, Room 616
Email:
Phone:
212.998.8635
Field of Study:
United States
Areas of Research/Interest:
U. S. social and cultural history with research and teaching interests in African-American History, military history, black autobiography, film history, and sports history.
Selected Works:
"Rebel with a Cause: Muhammad Ali as Sixties Protest Symbol". In Muhammad Ali, The People's Champ, ed. Elliot Gorn. University of Illinois Press. 1995.
"'Race' and Sport: A Critical Historical Examination". Journal of Sport History. Fall 1994.
Beyond the Ring: The Role of Boxing in American Society. University of Illinois. 1988.
Updated on 11/18/2011
