Playing While White Quotes

“It is not uncommon for black athletes, particularly those who are demonstrative, animated, and passionate, to be called out as selfish, mean, destructive, crazy, difficult, and otherwise not good teammates.”
― David J. Leonard, Playing While White: Privilege and Power on and off the Field

“Manziel’s career was one in which he was continuously held up as an example of an all-American kid fighting to lead his team toward victory.”
― David J. Leonard, Playing While White: Privilege and Power on and off the Field