A Complete History of the Negro Leagues, 1884 to 1955

A Complete History of the Negro Leagues, 1884 to 1955

Author: Mark Ribowsky

Publisher: Citadel Press

Published: 1997-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780806518688

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For over 50 years or until 1947 when Jackie Robinson smashed the major leagues' color barrier the only ball fields where an African American could play organized baseball were the tarnished diamonds of the Negro leagues. In the first exhaustive history of the Negro leagues, readers learn why much of black culture once centered on "blackball". of photos.


The Negro Leagues, 1869-1960

The Negro Leagues, 1869-1960

Author: Leslie A. Heaphy

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9780786413805

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Presents a history of the Negro Leagues, from their inception to the integration of black players into Major League Baseball to the eventual demise of the league.


Negro League Baseball

Negro League Baseball

Author: Neil Lanctot

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 509

ISBN-13: 0812202562

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The story of black professional baseball provides a remarkable perspective on several major themes in modern African American history: the initial black response to segregation, the subsequent struggle to establish successful separate enterprises, and the later movement toward integration. Baseball functioned as a critical component in the separate economy catering to black consumers in the urban centers of the North and South. While most black businesses struggled to survive from year to year, professional baseball teams and leagues operated for decades, representing a major achievement in black enterprise and institution building. Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution presents the extraordinary history of a great African American achievement, from its lowest ebb during the Depression, through its golden age and World War II, until its gradual disappearance during the early years of the civil rights era. Faced with only a limited amount of correspondence and documents, Lanctot consulted virtually every sports page of every black newspaper located in a league city. He then conducted interviews with former players and scrutinized existing financial, court, and federal records. Through his efforts, Lanctot has painstakingly reconstructed the institutional history of black professional baseball, locating the players, teams, owners, and fans in the wider context of the league's administration. In addition, he provides valuable insight into the changing attitudes of African Americans toward the need for separate institutions.


Invisible Men

Invisible Men

Author: Donn Rogosin

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780803259690

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The Negro baseball leagues were a thriving sporting and cultural institution for African Americans from their founding in 1920 until Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947. Rogosin's narrative pulls the veil off these "invisible men" and gives us a glorious chapter in American history.


Shades of Glory

Shades of Glory

Author: Lawrence D. Hogan

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 9780792253068

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The result of a study commissioned by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and funded by a grant from Major League Baseball(, this richly illustrated, comprehensive history combines vivid narrative, visual impact, and a unique statistical component to re-create the excitement and passion of the Negro Leagues. 75 photos.


Only the Ball was White

Only the Ball was White

Author: Robert Peterson

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9780195076370

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Tells the forgotten story of Black star-quality athletes excluded from professional baseball because of the big league's color line.


Negro League Baseball

Negro League Baseball

Author: Daniel Wolff

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2004-12-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780810955851

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This treasure trove of images by Withers, the unofficial team photographer for the Memphis Red Sox, captures the peak of Negro League action through the years of groundbreaking integration, as well as the community in which black baseball was played.


The Negro Leagues in New Jersey

The Negro Leagues in New Jersey

Author: Alfred M. Martin

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0786451920

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This work examines the historical significance of the state of New Jersey in the Negro League legacy, especially the black baseball players, teams, owners and managers, and their struggles against not just segregation, and their accomplishments. The book includes photographs, appendices (records of New Jersey Negro League teams, 1923-1948, and a chronology), notes, a bibliography of research sources, an annotated list of suggested further readings, and an index.


The Real Story of The Negro Leagues

The Real Story of The Negro Leagues

Author: Wayne Moody

Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.

Published: 2022-03-11

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1638148554

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The Real Story of the Negro Leagues is an account that has needed to be told since before 1920. With the new revelation of Major League Baseball accepting Negro League statistics, it makes this book even more relevant today. There are a multitude of players who toiled in anonymity simply because of the color of their skin. This book brings to light the people who made the Negro Leagues happen, as well as the players and executives who allowed it to flourish. There are Negro League players who have become household names, while others, who had a major influence in its success, have gotten ignored over time. Most people believe that Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball. He wasn’t. Jackie actually signaled the end of Negro League baseball. Jackie’s accomplishments were monumental, but there is a rich history that led up to that moment. That rich history is where we will begin. The struggles these great players faced and degradation they had to endure is a testament to the resolve of these individuals. Their love and desire for the great game of baseball made them tackle obstacles others would never attempt. This is a story of triumph over all odds. This is “the real story of the Negro Leagues.”