The definitive narrative of the life of a hero from the West Indies, Frank Worrell was an exceptional all-rounder who waited until 1960 to become the first permanent Black captain of the West Indies cricket team, having been excluded for a decade from the elitism, isolation, and racism of the cricket authorities in the Caribbean.

When his opportunity came, Worrell transformed a talented but unfocused team into the most thrilling one on the global stage, leading his teammates to unforgettable series against Australia and England.

Worrell was universally admired as one of the great leaders of cricket when he was honored with the title Sir in 1964, but three years later, he passed away at just forty-two years old.

Not only an exceptionally talented and record-setting athlete, he served the University of the West Indies after his retirement – along with the cricket team and the political federation, he was one of the three truly unifying elements of a structured and diverse region.

This biography, by the author of the acclaimed work "Fire in Babylon" and with a foreword by Sir Clive Lloyd, is the definitive account of Frank Worrell's life and legacy. It reveals how his upbringing in Barbados, his cricketing adventures around the world, and his determination not to be subdued by the forces that governed the island shaped a great West Indian player who changed the game forever.

Pages: 416, Year of Publication: 0606, Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm