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Black Diamond Black Diamond Patricia McKissack Traces the history of baseball in the Negro Leagues and its great heroes, including Monte Irwin, Buck Leonard, and Cool Papa Bell. OL14860524W
Judy Johnson Judy Johnson Kathleen Billus Presents the life of the famed Negro League third baseman and discusses segregation in America, the formation of the Negro leagues, and the integration of professional baseball in 1947. OL15143992W
Playing in shadows Playing in shadows Rob Fink "Offers the first book-length history of the Texas Negro Leagues and the impact African American Texans had on baseball during the first half of the twentieth century. Previously untold historical na… OL15500968W
The soul of baseball The soul of baseball Joe Posnanski Documents the author's cross-country travels at the side of Negro Leagues champion Buck O'Neil, a journey during which the pair sought to recapture their love of the game, remembered O'Neil's history… OL16070612W
Long taters Long taters Ron Anderson "This detailed biography chronicles George "Boomer" Scott's youth in violently racist Mississippi, his impressive 14-year professional career, and the challenges he faced off the field. Based on hund… OL16167752W
Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson Anne Scraff Traces the life of the baseball player who became the first African American to play in the major leagues and who led the Brooklyn Dodgers to six National League pennants and one World Series champio… OL16945743W
Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson Anne E. Schraff A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball. OL1742650W
Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson Robinson, Sharon The life and career of Jackie Robinson. OL17873846W
Playing America's game Playing America's game Michael L. Cooper A photo essay presents the history of the Negro Baseball League, a separate version of baseball played in the first half of the twentieth century by those prevented because of their race from playing… OL1976203W
Color blind Color blind Tom Dunkel Dunkel traces the rise of a Bismarck integrated squad and follows them through their ups and downs, focusing on the 1935 season, and the first National Semi-Pro Tournament in Wichita, Kansas--a decad… OL19963616W
One nation under baseball One nation under baseball John Florio "One Nation Under Baseball highlights the intersection between American society and America's pastime during the 1960s, when the hallmarks of the sport--fairness, competition, and mythology--came und… OL20059283W
Legends of the Leagues Legends of the Leagues Pete DiPrimio 48 pages : 25 cm OL20236550W
Joe Black Joe Black Martha Jo Black He was told that the color of his skin would keep him out of the big leagues, but Joe Black worked his way up through the Negro Leagues and the Cuban Winter League. He burst into the Majors in 1952 w… OL21182079W
Pitch Black Pitch Black Christine Turner Jackson Set in the turbulent 1950's, while Jackie Robinson is shattering racial barriers in the National Baseball League, Benny Turner, a teenager is growing up in the ever-changing nation's capital, Washing… OL24203222W
Satchel Satchel Larry Tye He is that rare American icon who has never been captured in a biography worthy of him. Now, at last, here is the superbly researched, spellbindingly told story of athlete, showman, philosopher, and … OL2739383W
The Soul of Baseball The Soul of Baseball Joe Posnanski When legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, the renowned sports columnist was inspired by the question. He decided to spend the 2005 baseball… OL276620W
The last out The last out Chris Earl "Royal Cutter had finally cracked the starting lineup in the major leagues. As a 32-year-old rookie, Royal came with a long past in the minors, filled with bus rides and squashed dreams. Yet hours be… OL28175178W
Black baseball Black baseball Kyle P. McNary Includes detailed history of baseball from the perspective of the African-American players and statistics and analysis of the games of the Negro League World Series. OL3020606W
Catching the moon Catching the moon Crystal Hubbard " A picture book biography highlighting a pivotal event in the childhood of African American baseball player Marcenia "Toni Stone" Lyle Alberga, the woman who broke baseball's gender barrier by becom… OL5722381W
Opening Day Opening Day Jonathan Eig A chronicle of the 1947 baseball season during which Jackie Robinson broke the race barrier offers a sixtieth anniversary tribute based on interviews with Robinson's wife, daughter, and teammates. OL8443369W
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