{"title":"Nicky Winmar","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicky Winmar is a revered figure in Australian sports history, celebrated not only for his remarkable talent on the football field but also for his courageous stand against racism. Known for his successful career with the St Kilda and Western Bulldogs Football Clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL), Winmar's contribution to the sport is significant. His actions have inspired many and prompted important conversations about race and equality in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, readers will find books that delve into the life and career of Nicky Winmar, offering insights into his personal challenges and triumphs. These biographies and memoirs chronicle his journey from a young Indigenous boy with exceptional talent to an iconic figure whose legacy extends beyond sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe works available in this category provide educational and enlightening perspectives on Winmar’s role in challenging racial prejudice, which resonates with readers interested in sports, social justice, and biography. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a student of social history, or someone interested in personal stories of resilience, exploring Nicky Winmar's life through these books is both inspiring and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nicky-winmar-by-nicky-winmar-9781761065163","title":"Nicky Winmar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nFROM BUSH KID TO AFL LEGEND\n\n\u003cb\u003eSport is made up of moments that thrill us at the time and quickly disappear. Very few endure for decades. Even fewer transcend sport and speak to an entire nation.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nApril 17, 2023, marked the 30th anniversary of St Kilda legend Nicky Winmar's proud and defining stand against racism—one of those moments that hasn't diminished over time and regrettably is just as relevant today.\n\nIt is a stand that has become iconic, and so has Winmar, not just for his courage as he declared to a hostile, jeering crowd, 'I'm black and I'm proud to be black,' but also because he was one of the game's most talented and celebrated players.\n\nBorn to Noongar parents in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, 200 kilometres from Perth, Neil Elvis 'Nicky' Winmar quickly displayed an ability to overcome adversity. He would need it. He had a hard upbringing but loved to play footy every day with his younger brother amid the livestock on the farm where their father worked as a shearer.\n\nThe skinny teenager soon began playing football among hardened men for the local club and was signed to a senior team as a promising fifteen-year-old. Winmar would go on to become one of the most decorated players in AFL history. Recently inducted into the illustrious AFL Hall of Fame, a member of both the Indigenous Team of the Century and the St Kilda Team of the Century, Nicky was the first Indigenous footballer to play 200 games.\n\nThis long-awaited autobiography, \u003cem\u003eNicky Winmar\u003c\/em\u003e, tells the story of Winmar's brilliant career in colourful detail, as well as giving moving insight into his life. Amid the pain, the turbulence and the triumph, his heart and abiding sense of humour shine through.\n\n'His story is one that cannot be missed.' \u003cb\u003eTony Armstrong\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'One of the truly great players... an amazing talent... If actions speak louder than words then Nicky Winmar's actions were better than anyone's.' Tony 'Plugger' Lockett\n\n'Once we watched him in wonder. And now it's time to listen and learn.' \u003cb\u003eTim Winton\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'A compelling account from the fleet-footed footballer who ran like the wind down the wing and stood strong against the riptide of racism... A great read.' \u003cb\u003ePeter Lalor\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'Honest, moving, painful, funny... holds nothing back.' \u003cb\u003eGideon Haigh\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833362960620,"sku":"9781761065163","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28038573482814.jpg?v=1758453764"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nicky-winmar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}