Shut Out

A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston

Autor*innen

• Howard Bryant

Parameter

• 296 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Baseball
• Geschichte
• Rasse, Rassismus
• Sachliteratur
• Sport

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Exploring Boston's racial divide, this narrative delves into the city's baseball culture through the eyes of renowned sports writer Howard Bryant. It features impactful interviews with Black players from the Red Sox, who candidly share their experiences in a city marked by racial tension. Additionally, it highlights Jackie Robinson's unsuccessful tryout with the team, shedding light on the humiliation he faced. This poignant work captures the intersection of sports and social issues, offering a unique perspective on a significant aspect of Boston's history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Einband: Hardcover