Baseball lore is replete with the tales of such legendary Negro League stars as Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, Josh Gibson and a few others. But the stories of the many other African Americans, both stars and journeymen, have largely been forgotten. These were the men who barnstormed the country, playing in loosely organized leagues and eking out a living doing what they did best, playing baseball. In this work, 52 players reminisce about what it was like to play in the Negro Leagues, from the great teams and players to the terrible Jim Crow conditions they faced in the South. Now in their sixties, seventies and eighties, these men reflect on their careers with humor, bluntness, and poignancy, providing a rich record of a part of the game that is quickly being lost to history.
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Baseball players are generally great interviewees, and the 52 players from the Negro leagues interviewed here by veteran author Kelley are no exception. The book is divided into two sections: the first comprises those who played prior to Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier; the second section features those who continued to play in the Negro leagues after Robinson's debut. Among the highlights is an interview with Cuban native Minnie Minoso, who turned down a $30,000 bonus from the Mexican league for $500 and the chance to come to the U.S. Frazier Robinson, Satchell Paige's preferred catcher for many years, has some great tales regarding the man many consider the best pitcher ever, black or white. All the subjects recall their youth with fondness and surprisingly little bitterness toward a system that prevented them from achieving the fame and fortune they deserved. Kelley also provides biographies of each subject for context and whatever statistics are available. A wonderful book that should be exceedingly popular among fans with an interest in the game's history. Wes Lukowsky
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"Interesting...a solid contribution...should be part of academic and public library collections" -- MultiCultural Review
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Great Book about great players!,
This review is from: Voices from the Negro Leagues: Conversations with 52 Baseball Standouts of the Period, 1924-1960 (Hardcover)
I read this book in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down! You will learn what it was like for these great athletes back then from the players themselfs. If you want to learn about the Negro Leagues this is the book!
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An accurate and heartfelt account of life in the League,
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I found this book to be an accurate and heartfelt account of life in the Negro League. Mr. Brent intervied my father, Henry Kimbro, and I was pleased with experiences he got out of my dad. It was wonderful reading.
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This is a must read for anyone interested in the Negro Leagues. Brent captures the stories and careers of some of the unsung heroes of baseball in this book. Once you read one of his books you will want to read more.
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