Ballpark Legends: The Legacy of the Negro Leagues

Elliott Smith

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Book cover for Ballpark Legends: The Legacy of the Negro Leagues
Book cover for Ballpark Legends: The Legacy of the Negro Leagues
Book cover for Ballpark Legends: The Legacy of the Negro Leagues

Ballpark Legends: The Legacy of the Negro Leagues

Ballpark Legends: The Legacy of the Negro Leagues

Elliott Smith

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Major League Baseball (MLB) is a diverse sport played by athletes from around the world. But in the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, MLB was mostly segregated. Black players and coaches were not welcome. The Negro Leagues gave these players and coaches other options to play pro baseball. Meet unsung Negro Leagues stars such as Moses Fleetwood Walker and Toni Stone, and learn about the activists and heroes who helped integrate America's Pastime.

Critical Reviews

"The books balance historical accuracy with compelling narratives, weaving personal challenges, societal hurdles, and athletic triumphs into vivid storytelling. Each chapter is complemented by engaging photographs and fast-paced writing that will keep readers hooked while broadening their understanding of racial injustice and resilience. These stories of extraordinary determination and achievement remind readers that every champion deserves their place in history."--starred, Booklist

-- (2/21/2025 12:00:00 AM)

Publishing Information

Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Pub date: 2024-08-01
Length: 32 pages

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