The Black Stars Who Made Baseball Whole: The Jackie Robinson Generation in the Major Leagues, 1947-1959

by RickSwaine (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2005

  $32.95

  Brings attention to the accomplishments of the transitional generation of African American players - made up of men like Luscious Luke Easter, Sam The Jet Jethroe, and Sad Sam Jones - many of whom spent years in the minors, the Negro leagues, or both before getting their chance to play major league ball.