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Of Monarchs and Black Barons: Essays on Baseball's Negro Leagues

Of Monarchs and Black Barons: Essays on Baseball's Negro Leagues

Riley, James A.

Paperback

Baseball & SoftballBlack American Studies

ISBN10: 0786465425
ISBN13: 9780786465422
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: May 10 2012
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

The first African American to play in baseball's recognized major leagues, William Edward White, appeared in 1879, followed by brothers Fleetwood and Welday Walker in 1884. The fourth African American, Jackie Robinson, did not make his major league debut until 1947. This sixty-three year gap has become known as the era of black baseball--a time when two generations of African American players were excluded from the existing major leagues. This anthology provides insights into black baseball during this extraordinary time, spotlighting players who characterized its special flavor and spirit. Based on 40 years of research and hundreds of interviews with surviving participants and observers, these essays preserve a crucial time ifn our country's history and provide a thoughtful perspective on the Negro Leagues.

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