Integrating Cleveland Baseball
Download or Read eBook Integrating Cleveland Baseball PDF written by Stephanie M. Liscio and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Stephanie M. Liscio |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2014-01-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780786457502 |
ISBN-13 | : 0786457503 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Integrating Cleveland Baseball by : Stephanie M. Liscio
Book excerpt: Focusing on the Negro American League Buckeyes, this detailed history describes the effects of major league integration on blackball in Cleveland, as well as the controversial role that the local black press played in the transformation. Included are historical photos, rosters for all Cleveland Negro League teams, and a list of the city's players in the annual East-West All-Star game.