Black Baseball in New York City: An Illustrated History, 1885-1959

by Larry Lester

Covering the post-Civil War period through the 1950s, this richly illustrated--300 photographs --history examines black baseball in and around New York City, focusing on its economic impact and cultural legacy. The author documents such famed teams as the Cuban Giants, Lincoln Stars/Giants, Black Yankees, Newark Eagles, and Brooklyn Royal Giants, along with a number of other historically important clubs, as well as the integration of Major League...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476670463
• ISBN13: 9781476670461
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher