A Negro League Scrapbook

Autor*innen

• Carole Boston Weatherford

Parameter

• 48 Seiten
• 2 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur
• Sport

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The narrative highlights the struggles and triumphs of African American baseball players before Jackie Robinson's historic entry into Major League Baseball. It showcases legends like Josh Gibson, who was known for his extraordinary home runs, James "Cool Papa" Bell, renowned for his speed, and Satchel Paige, famous for his remarkable strikeout record. The book combines engaging verse, intriguing facts, and archival photographs to honor the legacy of the Negro Leagues and the exceptional talents that were overlooked during their era.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Einband: Hardcover