Black Barons of Birmingham

Black Barons of Birmingham
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 227
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ISBN-10 : 9780786454808
ISBN-13 : 0786454806
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Book Synopsis Black Barons of Birmingham by : Larry Powell

Download or read book Black Barons of Birmingham written by Larry Powell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique approach to the history of a Negro League team: The first half of this book covers the leagues and the players of the 1920s, the 1930s, and 1940 through 1947 (when Robinson broke the color barrier). The second half is devoted to the Black Barons of subsequent decades, the former Barons invited to tryout camps, others who were signed with minor league clubs, and the fortunate few who got their long-awaited chance in the majors.


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