Backcourt commando,

by Joe Archibald

A rookie from a family of pro basketball players wonders if he has been chosen for a pro team on the strength of his own abilities or because of his family name.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

About the author

Prolific writer of sports themed books for boys and teens. His first book was published in 1947 (Rebel Halfback) and was followed by more than 50 titles through the 40's, 50's and into the 1960's.