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Summary: Review of ONLY THE BALL WAS WHITE
Review: I felt that the book was very good, from an African American stand point. The stories told throughout the book were very interesting because they all symbolize the trials and tribulations that the African Americans had to face in those days of despair. Even though blacks weren't allowed to do a lot of over the years, such as vote, play baseball with whites, and get a decent education, they still found away to overcome these obstacles and succeed.
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Summary: Out of the Shadows, Into the Light
Review: Most baseball fans are familiar with the great names and stories that emanated from the Negro Leagues. Satchel Paige, ever the showman, often asked his fielders to sit down while he struck out a dangerous hitter; Cool Papa Bell was so fast that he could blow out a candle and be in bed before the room got dark; and Josh Gibson may or may not have hit a ball completely out of Yankee Stadium. Peterson includes these gems and much more in this incredibly in depth history of the Negro Leagues. He chronicles the history of the black ballplayer, beginning with those few who actually played in the major leagues during the tail end of the nineteenth century, before the doors were closed, and continuing into the 40's and 50's, when Jackie Robinson's arrival in Brooklyn led to the demise of the Negro Leagues. Peterson relies almost exclusively on first-hand accounts culled from the black press of the day and extensive interviews from players and coaches. Also included is an appendix filled with year by year standings and an alphabetical listing of Negro League players. Certainly, this book is invalueable to anyone interested in learning about the unknown greats from the Negro Leagues.
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Summary: Out of the Shadows, Into the Light
Review: Most baseball fans are familiar with the great names and stories that emanated from the Negro Leagues. Satchel Paige, ever the showman, often asked his fielders to sit down while he struck out a dangerous hitter; Cool Papa Bell was so fast that he could blow out a candle and be in bed before the room got dark; and Josh Gibson may or may not have hit a ball completely out of Yankee Stadium. Peterson includes these gems and much more in this incredibly in depth history of the Negro Leagues. He chronicles the history of the black ballplayer, beginning with those few who actually played in the major leagues during the tail end of the nineteenth century, before the doors were closed, and continuing into the 40's and 50's, when Jackie Robinson's arrival in Brooklyn led to the demise of the Negro Leagues. Peterson relies almost exclusively on first-hand accounts culled from the black press of the day and extensive interviews from players and coaches. Also included is an appendix filled with year by year standings and an alphabetical listing of Negro League players. Certainly, this book is invalueable to anyone interested in learning about the unknown greats from the Negro Leagues.
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Summary: Very Important Book
Review: The Negro Leagues are a Very Important Part Of Sports in General.it's a Shame that Because of The Color of Your Skin you Could Be Forbidden too Play in the Majors.but Many of the Negro League Players were Better than Many of The Major League Players then,After&Now.think about it who has hit as many Home Runs as Josh Gibson in One Season? Satchel Paige is One Of The Greatest Pitchers Ever.His Arm was Strong for a Really Long Time.so much History&Information here.It's Important Reading How Men WHo Faced Obstacles Overcame&Found a Way Too Play&Make History no What.Very Important Read.
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Summary: Want to know the Game? Don't forget this book.
Review: There are dozens of books written on the Game. This one is essential to a full understanding of Baseball.Of course, it has gaps. As it explains, there was seldom an official scorer, so we will never know exactly how many home runs Josh Gibson hit, or how many games Satchel Paige won. Nonetheless this is an outstanding compendium of research. But is does tell us of some of the great and heretofore unknowns of the game. It tells how Rube Foster helped create an institution in which African Americans could take pride. Want to know the only man to hit a fair ball out of Yankee Stadium? Check out the answer here in this book.
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Summary: Their Own Game
Review: This book beautifully captures the heart and soul of what Negro League baseball was. Not only does it give a real insight into what the game meant to players and fans, but helps one understand how the alienation of blacks from big-league play was a great tradgedy to the game. This book makes wonder how great the could be today, if this tradgedy had not occurred.
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Summary: Their Own game
Review: This book beautifully captures the heart and soul of what Negro League baseball was. Not only does this book give real insight into what the game meant to black players and fans, but helps one understand how the alienation of blacks from big-league play was a great tragedy to the game. This book makes me wonder how great the game could be today, if this tragedy had not occurred.
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Summary: Their Own Game
Review: This book beautifully captures the heart and soul of what the Negro League was. Not only does it give a real insight into what the game of baseball meant to the players and fans, but helps one understand how the alienation of blacks from big-league play was a great tradgedy to the game. This book makes me wonder how great the game could be today, if this tradgedy had not occurred.
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Summary: Super book
Review: This book provides an entertaining look at the Negro Leagues and the years prior, when blacks were banned by the "Gentlemen's Aggreement" from participating in the national past time. Although not a comprehensive study, it does provide the reader with a glimpse of what the Negro Leagues were like. One is left with a whole series of "What might have been?" to ponder. Overall, a great book and well worth the price.
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Summary: Very Well Researched and tied together.
Review: This book was not what I thought it would be. Its part stat book, part biography, part history of the leagues. It is not as story-like as I expected and seems a bit fractured in places. Having said that, its a wonderful book that conveys a lot of the zeitgeist of the time. For a book with so many facts, it is surprisingly easy to read. Though, at times it seems to repeat itself, it still conjures up an age when African American players wore their caps sideways, introduced stealing bases on a regular basis etc... It is a shame that so many sad periods in world history become fascinating periods to read about for generations that follow after. Educational, entertaining and solidly researhed, bravo!
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