Charlie Sifford in His Own Words

Primary Source Exercise:

Find and read at least one direct quote from Charlie Sifford – from his autobiography Just Let Me Play (1992) or from a documented interview. Write the quote in your notebook and respond to it in 3-4 sentences. What does his own voice reveal that a historical summary cannot?

Parent-Teacher Note:

The primary source exercise is essential here. Reading Mr. Sifford’s own words – not just summaries of his story – is a different kind of historical encounter. If the autobiography is not available, several lengthy interviews and profiles are available online. The Los Angeles Times and Sports Illustrated archives are good starting points.