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OverviewThoroughly researched and beautifully written, this inspiring tale chronicles the life of the second black player to reach the Major Leagues. In 1947 Larry Doby joined the Cleveland Indians, integrating the American League eleven weeks after Jackie Robinson's first appearance with the Brooklyn Dodgers. A seven-time All Star, Doby hit 253 home runs, drove in nearly 1,000 runs, and performed with distinction in the 1948 World Series. While achieving those remarkable statistics, he faced the same prejudices that plagued Robinson - but with far less media attention and support. The story of Doby's struggles constitutes a critical chapter in African-American history and the Civil Rights movement. This captivating account of his triumph over bigotry and injustice was praised by The New York Times Book Review as ""a tribute to both its author and Larry Doby."" Now available in an updated edition, it features a new Introduction, an additional chapter that covers Doby's 1998 induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and a selection of new photographs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joseph Thomas Moore , Origami OrigamiPublisher: Dover Publications Inc. Imprint: Dover Publications Inc. Dimensions: Width: 13.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.40cm Weight: 0.280kg ISBN: 9780486483375ISBN 10: 0486483371 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 30 December 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Dover Edition Preface Acknowledgments 1. The Photograph of 1949 2. Black Bottom 3. The North Star 4. The End of Innocence 5. From M0g-Mog to Newark] 6. Pioneer Illustrations 7. The Most Significant Player in the League 8. Prime Time 9. 10. Gaijin 11. Another Robinson 12. Veeck, Again 13. Major league Manager 14. Pride Against Prejudice 15. A Life Celebrated and Concluded Appendix Bibliographical Notes IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJoseph Thomas Moore is Professor Emeritus of History and Social Studies Education at Montclair State University in New Jersey and the author of its centennial history. He served as principal consultant on Bud Greenspan's 90-minute 2007 Showtime film on the life of Larry Doby and has published books and articles about war and teaching. The original edition of this volume won the Carter G. Woodson Award for Excellence, received positive reviews in the print media throughout the United States, and has been deemed by a panel of sportswriters to be one of the ten best baseball biographies ever written. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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