The Forgotten History of African American Baseball【電子書籍】[ Lawrence D. Hogan ]

＜p＞＜strong＞This text gives readers the chance to experience the unique character and personalities of the African American game of baseball in the United States, starting from the time of slavery, through the Negro Leagues and integration period, and beyond.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞For 100 years, African Americans were barred from playing in the premier baseball leagues of the United Statesーwhere only Caucasians were allowed. Talented black athletes until the 1950s were largely limited to only playing in Negro leagues, or possibly playing against white teams in exhibition, post-season play, or barnstorming contestsーif it was deemed profitable for the white hosts. Even so, the people and events of Jim Crow baseball had incredible beauty, richness, and quality of play and character. The deep significance of Negro baseball leagues in establishing the texture of American history is an experience that cannot be allowed to slip away and be forgotten.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This book takes readers from the origins o．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る