Black Baseball in Kansas City (Black America) - Softcover

Lester, Larry; Miller, Sammy J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 073850842X ISBN 13: 9780738508429

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2000

Synopsis

Some say that Kansas City has the best black baseball, blues, and "Q" in the nation. It has been called the heart of America, a cultural melting pot, and the breadbasket of the Midwest. It was also home to the famous Kansas City Monarchs. Black baseball began in Kansas City with the Maroons in 1890. However, it wasn't until 1921, when the black Kansas
City Monarchs triumphed over the white Kansas City Blues, that black players started receiving national attention. The Monarchs produced several championship teams and major league players, and became black baseball's longest running and most stable franchise.

About this title

About the Author:

Authors Larry Lester and Sammy J. Miller are the co-authors of two other books with Arcadia on the Negro League in Chicago and Detroit. This new volume is filled with their trademark indepth research, remarkable photographs, and passion for this legendary team.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 073850842X
• ISBN 13: 9780738508429
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128