“Gerlach’s well-sourced and well-reasoned arguments and commentary add nuance and critical analysis to the story, offering a break from straightforward narrative and allowing critical glimpses into both the athlete and his world.” —David J. Lunt, assistant professor of history, Southern Utah University “Gerlach seeks to separate fact from fiction, and myth from reality, to discover a gifted athlete whose ... Read morestory we thought we knew but didn’t. Richards’s life—which is full of triumphs and tragedies, successes and failure—provides any interested reader with an important lens to view a number of topics.” —John Sillito, professor emeritus of libraries, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah Show Less