A Complete History Of The Negro Leagues 1884 To 1955


A Complete History Of The Negro Leagues 1884 To 1955
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A Complete History Of The Negro Leagues 1884 To 1955


A Complete History Of The Negro Leagues 1884 To 1955
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Author : Mark Ribowsky
language : en
Publisher: Carol Publishing Corporation
Release Date : 1995

A Complete History Of The Negro Leagues 1884 To 1955 written by Mark Ribowsky and has been published by Carol Publishing Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Social Science categories.


For over fifty years - or up until that bright April day in 1947 when Jackie Robinson smashed the major leagues' color barrier - the only ball fields where an African-American could play organized baseball were the tarnished diamonds of the Negro baseball leagues. On these fields, men such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, and John Henry Lloyd played for teams such as the Kansas City Monarchs, the Homestead Grays, the Chicago American Giants, and the Pittsburgh Crawfords.



Negro Leagues All Black Baseball


Negro Leagues All Black Baseball
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Author : Laura Driscoll
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2002-07-22

Negro Leagues All Black Baseball written by Laura Driscoll and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-07-22 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


Emily loves to play on her Little League baseball team. She visits the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York and learns about the Negro Leagues that were formed when black players were banned from major league teams. Emily's report includes information about the early players, the greatest superstars, and the story of Jackie Robinson, who broke the "color line" in 1947. This title captures all the fun and excitement of baseball, while also exploring the serious issue of segregation in America.



Negro League Baseball


Negro League Baseball
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Author : Neil Lanctot
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2011-01-01

Negro League Baseball written by Neil Lanctot and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.


The story of black professional baseball provides a remarkable perspective on several major themes in modern African American history: the initial black response to segregation, the subsequent struggle to establish successful separate enterprises, and the later movement toward integration. Baseball functioned as a critical component in the separate economy catering to black consumers in the urban centers of the North and South. While most black businesses struggled to survive from year to year, professional baseball teams and leagues operated for decades, representing a major achievement in black enterprise and institution building. Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution presents the extraordinary history of a great African American achievement, from its lowest ebb during the Depression, through its golden age and World War II, until its gradual disappearance during the early years of the civil rights era. Faced with only a limited amount of correspondence and documents, Lanctot consulted virtually every sports page of every black newspaper located in a league city. He then conducted interviews with former players and scrutinized existing financial, court, and federal records. Through his efforts, Lanctot has painstakingly reconstructed the institutional history of black professional baseball, locating the players, teams, owners, and fans in the wider context of the league's administration. In addition, he provides valuable insight into the changing attitudes of African Americans toward the need for separate institutions.



Only The Ball Was White


Only The Ball Was White
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Author : Robert Peterson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1992

Only The Ball Was White written by Robert Peterson and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.


Tells the forgotten story of Black star-quality athletes excluded from professional baseball because of the big league's color line.



The Negro Southern League


The Negro Southern League
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Author : William J. Plott
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-04-13

The Negro Southern League written by William J. Plott and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.


The Negro Southern League was a baseball minor league that operated off and on from 1920 to 1951. It served as a valuable feeder system to the Negro National League and the Negro American League. A number of NNL and NAL stars got their start in the NSL, among them five Hall of Famers including Satchel Paige and Willie Mays. During its history, more than 80 teams were members of the league, representing 40 cities in a dozen states. In the end only four teams remained, operating more as semipro than professional teams. This book is a narrative history of the league from its inception with eight teams in major Southern cities until its demise three decades later.



When The Game Was Black And White


When The Game Was Black And White
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Author : Bruce Chadwick
language : en
Publisher: Artabras
Release Date : 1997-01-01

When The Game Was Black And White written by Bruce Chadwick and has been published by Artabras this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.


Traces the history of the Negro baseball leagues, offers profiles of top players and their accomplishments, and shares the memories of players and fans



The Mandak League


The Mandak League
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Author : Barry Swanton
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2006-03-30

The Mandak League written by Barry Swanton and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-30 with Sports & Recreation categories.


The ManDak League may be one of baseball's best kept secrets. Operating in Manitoba and North Dakota from 1950 to 1957, it was the outlet for former Negro Leaguers to continue playing and entertaining fans, occupying fields with ex-major leaguers, minor league stars and some of the best Manitoba-, North Dakota-,and Minnesota-born players. It featured such greats as Willie Wells, Leon Day, Ray Dandridge and Satchel Paige, who pitched briefly for the Minot Mallards in 1950. In Part I, chapters on each of the ManDak's eight seasons provide detailed information on the stadiums, franchise and league personnel, pennant races, and standout performances. In Part II, a comprehensive listing of profiles presents basic information on the league's players, their baseball backgrounds, and their accomplishments in the ManDak and other leagues. Emphasis is given to former Negro Leaguers, many of whom finished their careers in the ManDak League. Appendices provide batting and pitching records, rosters, and rules of conduct.



Sol White S History Of Colored Base Ball With Other Documents On The Early Black Game 1886 1936


Sol White S History Of Colored Base Ball With Other Documents On The Early Black Game 1886 1936
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Author : Sol White
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 1996-08-01

Sol White S History Of Colored Base Ball With Other Documents On The Early Black Game 1886 1936 written by Sol White and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-08-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.


America and baseball are rediscovering the game played by African Americans before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947. We now know a great deal about the Negro Leagues of 1920 on, and their great stars-Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and their contemporaries. But what of the pre-1920 black game? From the onset in the 1880s of the "gentleman's agreement" that barred blacks from playing in white leagues, that game is nearly invisible. Financially shaky, with sporadic media coverage even in black newspapers and completely overlooked by the mainstream, Negro teams of this era played on for love of the game and in hopes that their skills would receive their due. In 1907, Sol White, a remarkable African-American ballplayer, successful manager, and baseball loyalist, wrote a small volume on the history of the black game. Part fund-raising effort, advertising brochure, team hype, celebration of black baseball, and throughout an implicit and explicit challenge to racism, Sol White's History of Colored Base Ball is the source of much of what we know of the events in the organized black game of that time. The original was poorly printed, and copies are exceedingly rare (known and rumored copies number only four). This edition republishes the full 1907 edition (with the even rarer supplement), completely reset for legibility, and reproduces all the original's illustrations, including the advertisements that speak volumes on the social world of the day. Fifteen additional documents from 1886 to 1936 augment the picture of the black game and our record of Sol White himself. The work is introduced by Jerry Malloy, a recognized expert on the history of Negro leagues who has spent years inpainstaking research into this vanished world.



Black Writers Black Baseball


Black Writers Black Baseball
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Author : Jim Reisler
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2007-05-15

Black Writers Black Baseball written by Jim Reisler and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.


This revised edition is an anthology of 10 African American sportswriters who covered baseball's Negro Leagues in the first part of the 20th century. The writers include Sam Lacy, Wendell Smith, Frank A. Young, Joe Bostic, Chester L. Washington, W. Rollo Wilson, Dan Burley, Ed Harris, A.S. "Doc" Young and Romeo Dougherty. The men represented here were pioneers in their own right. Writing for black weekly newspapers, they faced the same conditions as the leagues' players, from discrimination to endless travel. Yet it was through their writings that the public, both black and white were given an up-close, inside look at the day-to-day happenings of Negro League baseball.



Minor League Baseball


Minor League Baseball
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Author : Frank Hoffmann
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-10-12

Minor League Baseball written by Frank Hoffmann and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-12 with Social Science categories.


Examine the big-league benefits of minor league baseball! The Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports examines the role played by minor league baseball in hundreds of cities and towns across the United States. Written from the unique perspective of a sociologist who also happens to be an avid baseball fan, the book looks at the contributions minor league teams make to the quality of life in their communities, creating focal points for spirit and cohesiveness while providing opportunities for interaction and entertainment. The book links theory and experience to present a “sociology of baseball” that explains the symbiotic relationship which brings people together for a common purpose—to root, root, root for the home team. From the author: Minor league baseball is played across the country in more than 100 very different communities. These communities seem to share a special bond with their teams. As with all sports teams, there is a symbiotic relationship between the team and the city or town that it represents. In the case of major league professional sports, the relationship is often fueled by economic outcomes. On the minor league level, the relationship appears to go beyond mere money and prestige. Minor league teams occupy a special place in our hearts. We are more forgiving when they lose, and extremely proud of them when they win. Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports is a detailed look at the connection between town and team, including: economic benefits (development strategies, community growth) intangible benefits (ballpark camaraderie, hometown pride) fan attachment and attendance (demographic variables, stadium accessibility, “home court advantage”) case studies of two Maryland minor-league franchises--the Class AA Bowie Baysox and the Class A Hagerstown Suns Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports also includes an introduction to the organizational structure of the minor leagues, a history of each current league, and charts and tables on attendance figures and franchise relocations. This book is essential reading for sociologists, sport sociologists/historians, academics and/or practitioners in the fields of community sociology and psychology, and of course, baseball fans.