African American Pioneers of Baseball

A Biographical Encyclopedia

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

When Jackie Robinson became the first African American player in major league baseball in 1947, elbowing aside the league's policies of segregation that had been inviolate for 60 years, he became a symbol of opportunity and acceptance for African American players everywhere. Robinson withstood discrimination to establish himself as a Hall of Fame player, and to lead future generations of black players into the previously all-white world of Major League Baseball. Written for students and general readers alike, this biographical encyclopedia chronicles the history of African American baseball through the life stories of the game's greatest players, the legends who played a significant role in the integration of the major league.From Negro League stars Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, to color line shatterer Jackie Robinson, and those who followed them in the limelight, such as Hank Aaron and Willie Mays, readers will learn how the inclusion of African American players in Major League Baseball improved the sport and race relations in the United States during this critical period in history. Providing detailed accounts of each player's amazing professional achievements, this insightful reference describes how the spectacular talents of African American players elevated Major League Baseball forever. Features include a timeline of important events, numerous photographs, and a bibliography of print and electronic sources for further reading.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-04-30
Mått:264 x 189 x 27 mm
Vikt:782 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:320
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780313338519

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Referensverk och tvärvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Biografi: sport inom Biografier

Mer om författaren

Lew Freedman is a sportswriter with the Chicago Tribune. He has worked as an award-winning journalist with the Anchorage Daily News and is the author of over 21 books.

Recensioner i media

"The careers of 20 athletes, inlcuding Ray Campanella, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron, are highlighted with reference to their contributions to the Negro Leagues and/or major league baseball mid-century, when their impact on the sport was most dramatic. The author's anecdotal style is especially affecting in describing his subjects, their struggles with racism, and their travails." - Curriculum Connections

Innehållsförteckning

Preface viiIntroduction xiTimeline xviiBuck O'Neil (November 13, 1911–October 6, 2006) 1Judy Johnson (October 26, 1899–June 15, 1989) 17Buck Leonard (September 8, 1907–November 27, 1997) 27Cool Papa Bell (May 17, 1903–March 7, 1991) 41Josh Gibson (December 21, 1911–January 20, 1947) 53Jackie Robinson (January 31, 1919–October 24, 1972) 67Roy Campanella (November 19, 1921–June 26, 1993) 83Don Newcombe (June 14, 1926– ) 99Larry Doby (December 13, 1923–June 18, 2003) 109Satchel Paige (July 7, 1906–June 8, 1982) 119Monte Irvin (February 25, 1919– ) 135Willie Mays (May 6, 1931– ) 151Willie McCovey (January 10, 1938– ) 169Ernie Banks (January 31, 1931– ) 183Elston Howard (February 23, 1929–December 14, 1980) 195Minnie Minoso (November 29, 1922– ) 209Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935– ) 223Bob Gibson (November 9, 1935– ) 237Curt Flood (January 18, 1938–January 20, 1997) 249Hank Aaron (February 5, 1934– ) 263Bibliography 281Index 289