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While acknowledging the lost opportunities for many black players, this book examines the experiences of players on segregated teams that led to the Negro Leagues. Information is given about "Life in the Negro Leagues" & there are personal observations from former players including Buck Leonard & Roy Campanella, as well as from others associated with the leagues. Chapter notes, bibliography, & index.Gardner, Robert is the author of 'Forgotten Players: The Story of Black Baseball in America' with ISBN 9780802782489 and ISBN 0802782485.
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