Synopses & Reviews
A stirring tribute to the human drama, legendary heroes, infamous owners, low pay, and long bus rides that were the Negro Leagues.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 178) and index.
About the Author
Patricia and Fredrick McKissack are the authors of numerous award-winning books, including Rebels Against Slavery: American Slave Revolts and Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African American Whalers, both Coretta Scott King Honor Books, and Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman? a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. Patricia and Fredrick McKissack live in St. Louis, Missouri. John McKissack resides in Memphis, Tennessee.
Table of Contents
- Play ball
- Out of the ballpark
- Batter up!
- Bases loaded
- The lineup
- You're out!
- Black diamonds
- Foul ball
- Away games
- Bottom of the ninth
- A winning season
- The close of the Negro Leagues