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Sol White'S History Of Colored Baseball With Other Documents On The Early Black Game, 18861936
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America And Baseball Are Rediscovering The Game Played By African Americans Before Jackie Robinson Broke The Color Barrier In 1947. We Now Know A Great Deal About The Negro Leagues Of 1920 On, And Their Great Starssatchel Paige, Josh Gibson, And Their Contemporaries.But What Of The Pre1920 Black Game? From The Onset In The 1880S Of The Gentlemans Agreement That Barred Blacks From Playing In White Leagues, That Game Is Nearly Invisible. Financially Shaky, With Sporadic Media Coverage Even In Black Newspapers And Completely Overlooked By The Mainstream, Negro Teams Of This Era Played On For Love Of The Game And In Hopes That Their Skills Would Receive Their Due.In 1907, Sol White, A Remarkable Africanamerican Ballplayer, Successful Manager, And Baseball Loyalist, Wrote A Small Volume On The History Of The Black Game. Part Fundraising Effort, Advertising Brochure, Team Hype, Celebration Of Black Baseball, And Throughout An Implicit And Explicit Challenge To Racism, Sol Whites History Of Colored Base Ball Is The Source Of Much Of What We Know Of The Events In The Organized Black Game Of That Time.The Original Was Poorly Printed, And Copies Are Exceedingly Rare (Known And Rumored Copies Number Only Four). This Edition Republishes The Full 1907 Edition (With The Even Rarer Supplement), Completely Reset For Legibility, And Reproduces All The Originals Illustrations, Including The Advertisements That Speak Volumes On The Social World Of The Day. Fifteen Additional Documents From 1886 To 1936 Augment The Picture Of The Black Game And Our Record Of Sol White Himself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sol White's History of Colored Baseball'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history of African American baseball before Jackie Robinson's integration in 1947, highlighting the Negro Leagues and the early black game from the 1880s to 1920.
- Q: Who is Sol White and why is his work significant? A: Sol White was an influential African-American ballplayer and manager who documented the history of black baseball in the early 20th century. His work provides crucial insights into the experiences and challenges faced by black players during a time of racial segregation.
- Q: What unique features does this edition of the book offer? A: This edition republishes the full 1907 text with improved legibility, includes original illustrations, advertisements, and adds fifteen additional documents from 1886 to 1936 that enhance the understanding of the black game.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is categorized as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading and collection.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 190 pages, providing ample content for readers interested in baseball history.
- Q: When was this edition of the book published? A: This edition was published on June 1, 1996.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors of baseball memorabilia? A: Yes, this book is a significant piece of baseball history and is suitable for collectors, particularly those interested in African American sports history and the Negro Leagues.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the early black baseball experience, the contributions of notable players, and the social context surrounding the game during a time of racial discrimination.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes original illustrations from the 1907 text, as well as advertisements that provide context about the social dynamics of the era.