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    Athletes Against War: Muhammad Ali, Bill Walton, Carlos Delgado, and More
    Athletes Against War: Muhammad Ali, Bill Walton, Carlos Delgado, and More
    Athletes Against War: Muhammad Ali, Bill Walton, Carlos Delgado, and More
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    Athletes Against War: Muhammad Ali, Bill Walton, Carlos Delgado, and More

    By Elliott Smith

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    Activists take a stand. They speak out and demand change. From legendary boxer Muhammad Ali to baseball star Carlos Delgado, readers discover the pro athletes who have affected change by speaking out against war and its impact on society.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateJan 1, 2022
    ISBN9781666321227
    Athletes Against War: Muhammad Ali, Bill Walton, Carlos Delgado, and More
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    Elliott Smith

    Elliott Smith is a writer and editor based in Falls Church, Virginia.

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