Norman Delaney Bass III

Color Him Father:: an American Journey of Hope and Redemption Norman Delaney Bass III

Written by his son, author/educator Norman Delaney Bass, III, Color Him Father: An American Journey of Hope and Redemption is the interesting saga of Norm Bass, the 1st African-American athlete since WWII to play 2 professional sports. You will follow all of the personal and professional setbacks and triumphs that make Norm Bass such an arresting figure. The list of costars alone - Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, President Bill Clinton, Nat 'King' Cole, Sam Cooke, Sammy Davis, Jr., Duke Ellington, Redd Foxx, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Satchel Paige, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris - make this compelling biography a must read.