The Negro Leagues
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A Complete History Of The Negro Leagues 1884 To 1955
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Author : Mark Ribowsky
language : en
Publisher: Citadel Press
Release Date : 1997-01
A Complete History Of The Negro Leagues 1884 To 1955 written by Mark Ribowsky and has been published by Citadel Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01 with Social Science categories.
For over 50 years or until 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 leagues. In the first exhaustive history of the Negro leagues, readers learn why much of black culture once centered on "blackball". of photos.
The Negro Leagues 1869 1960
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Author : Leslie A. Heaphy
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-03-13
The Negro Leagues 1869 1960 written by Leslie A. Heaphy and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
At his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, former Negro League player Buck Leonard said, "Now, we in the Negro Leagues felt like we were contributing something to baseball, too, when we were playing.... We loved the game.... But we thought that we should have and could have made the major leagues." The Negro Leagues had some of the best talent in baseball but from their earliest days the players were segregated from those leagues that received all the recognition. This history of the Negro Leagues begins with the second half of the 19th century and the early attempts by African American players to be allowed to play with white teammates, and progresses through the "Gentleman's Agreement" in the 1890s which kept baseball segregated. The establishment of the first successful Negro League in 1920 is covered and various aspects of the game for the players discussed (lodgings, travel accommodations, families, difficulties because of race, off-season jobs, play and life in Latin America). In 1960, the Birmingham Black Barons went out of business and took the Negro Leagues with them. There are many stories of individual players, owners, umpires, and others involved with the Negro Leagues in the U.S. and Latin America, along with photos, appendices, notes, bibliography and index.
The Negro Leagues Were Major Leagues
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Author : Todd Peterson
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2019-11-27
The Negro Leagues Were Major Leagues written by Todd Peterson and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.
How good was Negro League Baseball (1920-1948)? Some experts maintain that the quality of play was equal to that of the American and National Leagues. Some believe the Negro Leagues should be part of Major League Baseball's official record and that more Negro League players should be in the Hall of Fame. Skeptics contend that while many players could be rated highly, NL organizations were minor league at best. Drawing on the most comprehensive data available, including stats from more than 2,000 interracial games, this study finds that black baseball was very good indeed. Negro leaguers beat the big leaguers more than half the time in head-to-head contests, demonstrated stronger metrics within their own leagues and excelled when finally allowed into the majors. The authors document the often duplicitous manner in which MLB has dealt with the legacy of the Negro Leagues, and an appendix includes the scores and statistics from every known contest between Negro League and Major League teams.
What Were The Negro Leagues
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Author : Varian Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-12-24
What Were The Negro Leagues written by Varian Johnson and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-24 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This baseball league that was made up of African American players and run by African American owners ushered in the biggest change in the history of baseball. In America during the early twentieth century, no part was safe from segregation, not even the country's national pastime, baseball. Despite their exodus from the Major Leagues because of the color of their skin, African American men still found a way to participate in the sport they loved. Author Varian Johnson shines a spotlight on the players, coaches, owners, and teams that dominated the Negro Leagues during the 1930s and 40s. Readers will learn about how phenomenal players like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and of course, Jackie Robinson greatly changed the sport of baseball.
The Negro Leagues Book
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Author : Dick Clark
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Negro Leagues Book written by Dick Clark and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Sports & Recreation categories.
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.
The Real Story Of The Negro Leagues
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Author : Wayne Moody
language : en
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Release Date : 2022-03-11
The Real Story Of The Negro Leagues written by Wayne Moody and has been published by Covenant Books, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Real Story of the Negro Leagues is an account that has needed to be told since before 1920. With the new revelation of Major League Baseball accepting Negro League statistics, it makes this book even more relevant today. There are a multitude of players who toiled in anonymity simply because of the color of their skin. This book brings to light the people who made the Negro Leagues happen, as well as the players and executives who allowed it to flourish. There are Negro League players who have become household names, while others, who had a major influence in its success, have gotten ignored over time. Most people believe that Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball. He wasn’t. Jackie actually signaled the end of Negro League baseball. Jackie’s accomplishments were monumental, but there is a rich history that led up to that moment. That rich history is where we will begin. The struggles these great players faced and degradation they had to endure is a testament to the resolve of these individuals. Their love and desire for the great game of baseball made them tackle obstacles others would never attempt. This is a story of triumph over all odds. This is “the real story of the Negro Leagues.”
Negro Leagues
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Author : Matt Doeden
language : en
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
Release Date : 2017-01-01
Negro Leagues written by Matt Doeden and has been published by Millbrook Press ™ this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
When modern baseball fans think of African American players, they may think of Ken Griffey Jr. or Derek Jeter. But what about the black stars who didn't play Major League Baseball? In the early 1900s, black players were not allowed in the Major Leagues. The Negro Leagues provided an alternative for African American players. Discover the Negro Leagues in this book packed full of facts, photos, and stories. Learn about the biggest games and wildest moments of the Negro Leagues era, as well as some of the greatest (and least well-known) players. You'll also find out about the history of African American baseball and the people who worked to end the sport's decades of segregation.
Voices From The Negro Leagues
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Author : Brent Kelley
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2005-03-17
Voices From The Negro Leagues written by Brent Kelley and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-17 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Baseball lore is replete with the tales of such legendary Negro League stars as Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, Josh Gibson and a few others. But the stories of the many other African Americans, both stars and journeymen, have largely been forgotten. These were the men who barnstormed the country, playing in loosely organized leagues and eking out a living doing what they did best, playing baseball. In this work, 52 players reminisce about what it was like to play in the Negro Leagues, from the great teams and players to the terrible Jim Crow conditions they faced in the South. Now in their sixties, seventies and eighties, these men reflect on their careers with humor, bluntness, and poignancy, providing a rich record of a part of the game that is quickly being lost to history.
Shades Of Glory
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Author : Lawrence D. Hogan
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic
Release Date : 2006
Shades Of Glory written by Lawrence D. Hogan and has been published by National Geographic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
The result of a study commissioned by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and funded by a grant from Major League Baseball(, this richly illustrated, comprehensive history combines vivid narrative, visual impact, and a unique statistical component to re-create the excitement and passion of the Negro Leagues. 75 photos.