Before Jackie: The Negro Leagues, Civil Rights and the American Dream
by Mary E. Corey And Mark Harnischfeger
Before Jackie explores the Negro Leagues alongside the history of civil rights and the American dream. This work offers a focused look at the connections among Black baseball, American history, and the pursuit of equality.
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Before Jackie examines the Negro Leagues and their place in American history.
The book connects the story of Black baseball with the broader struggle for civil rights.
It also considers the American dream through the subjects of sports, race, and social change.
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