For most of the first half of the twentieth century, African-Americans were excluded from Organized Baseball. But their love of the game, and their desire to play could not be denied. Despite that ban, "blackball" was being played in just about every cow pasture and field available throughout the country. Black players criss-crossed the country in Negro League games and on barnstorming tours, bringing baseball to places where the Major Leagues never dreamed of going. Many gifted athletes never got the chance to compete in ...
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For most of the first half of the twentieth century, African-Americans were excluded from Organized Baseball. But their love of the game, and their desire to play could not be denied. Despite that ban, "blackball" was being played in just about every cow pasture and field available throughout the country. Black players criss-crossed the country in Negro League games and on barnstorming tours, bringing baseball to places where the Major Leagues never dreamed of going. Many gifted athletes never got the chance to compete in the Majors, until the door was finally opened in 1947 with the signing of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby. Once given that chance to compete, African-Americans showed the country that they were deserving of the opportunity. Many became superstars, but, on the mound, only 13 African-Americans ever reached the magic plateau of twenty wins in a season. This book tells the story of those thirteen men and a few of their predecessors, the obstacles they faced, and the determination they showed to succeed. But it is a story about so much more than just baseball. Against the backdrop of their grit and determination, it reflects the story of all African-American baseball players through the creation of the Negro Leagues, the evolution of the game, and the parallel integration of baseball and America.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. 480 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. VERY NICE COPY--VERY SLIGHT SHELF WARE--TEXT CLEAN AND TIGHT--GIFT--STILL HAS LOTS OF GREAT READS LEFT---1 ST. ED. --1 ST. PRINTING--SIGNED BY JIM MUDCAT GRANT
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Very Good. Size: 8x6x1; Hardcover. SIGNED 2x and INCLUDES 2 SIGNED BASEBALL CARDS from Jim "Mudcat" Grant and David Segui. Very good / very good-dust jacket with some show of wear. Clear text. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
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Nf in Nf jacket. Book. Signed by Subjects Great book on all the African American 20 game winnners SIGNED BY 6 OF THEM INCLUDING VIDA BLUE, FERGIE JENKINS, J.R. RICHARDS, AL DOWNING, MIKE NORRIS, & JIM "MUDCAT" GRANT. I HAVE 1000+ BOOKS FOR SALE, MANY AUTOGRAPHED. To see the list click on "Booksellers" on the ABE home page, and type in "LSQ BOOKS" in Dallas Texas or email me and I'll send you a free list.
