Raider
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Raymond
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- ISBN 9781915279941
- Dimensions: 135 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 27 Mar 2025
- Publisher: University of Wales Press
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Dive into the thrilling life of Raymond Chester, the Oakland Raiders legend.
While America was convulsed following the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Chester was central to the move of Black American football into the mainstream. From his college glory at Morgan State to his iconic moments on the NFL field, Chester’s story is one of resilience and triumph which resonates far beyond the world of sport.
This inspiring account of an American sporting hero and his extraordinary impact on society is entrusted to his close friend, author and rugby fan Jon Gower, revealed through extensive interviews taking place from Wales to the US. Raider is the story of a true team player, one musician in a band of brothers who played their own wild tune on the football field, in a life filled with exceptional athleticism, brotherhood, friendship and love.
Jon Gower is a former BBC Wales arts and media correspondent who has over 40 books to his name. These include The Story of Wales, which accompanied a landmark TV series, the travelogue An Island Called Smith and Y Storwr which won the Wales Book of the Year. His latest book is The Turning Tide: A Biography of the Irish Sea.
