In this collection of articles Tygiel illuminates significant events and issues in the history of baseball. He revisits the Jackie Robinson saga--his turbulent military service in World War II, the story behind his signing, and the evolution of his legacy. Tygiel examines the history of blacks in baseball--the Negro Leagues and baseball's Jim Crow era, race relations in baseball since 1947, and Roy Campanella's career and his life after the tragic automobile accident that left him paralyzed. Finally, Tygiel analyzes what baseball history has to offer--how it should be written, the intersection of television and baseball, and a reflection on the current state of the game.
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In this collection of articles Tygiel illuminates significant events and issues in the history of baseball. He revisits the Jackie Robinson saga--his turbulent military service in World War II, the story behind his signing, and the evolution of his legacy. Tygiel examines the history of blacks in baseball--the Negro Leagues and baseball's Jim Crow era, race relations in baseball since 1947, and Roy Campanella's career and his life after the tragic automobile accident that left him paralyzed. Finally, Tygiel analyzes what baseball history has to offer--how it should be written, the intersection of television and baseball, and a reflection on the current state of the game.
Imprint | Bison Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2002 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 2002 |
Authors | Jules Tygiel |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 165 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8032-9447-9 |
Barcode | 9780803294479 |
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LSN | 0-8032-9447-6 |