Download citation the rhythm boys of omaha central high school basketball at the 68 racial divide review in lieu of an abstract here is a brief excerpt of the content steve marantz . Find many great new used options and get the best deals for the rhythm boys of omaha central high school basketball at the 68 racial divide by steve marantz 2011 trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay free shipping for many products. The rhythm boys of omaha central tells a true story about high school basketball black awakening and rebellion and innocence lost in a watershed year the drama of civil rights in 1968 plays out in this riveting social history of sports politics race and popular culture in the american heartland. In the spring of 1968 the omaha central high school basketball team made history with its first all black starting lineup their nickname the rhythm boys captured who they were and what they did on the court led by star center dwaine dillard the rhythm boys were a shoo in to win the state championship. The rhythm boys of omaha central paperback high school basketball at the 68 racial divide by steve marantz susie buffett foreword by bison books 9780803234345 264pp publication date march 1 2011