Every Other Sunday: The Story of the Birmingham Black Barons - Hardcover
Every Other Sunday is a social history of the Birmingham Black Barons and their role in Birmingham's African-American community. This study examines the Black Baron's role as a source of pride and professionalism for Birmingham's African-American community. It traces the team's evolution and highlights the Negro League careers of Black Baron stars including Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, Piper Davis, and Artie Wilson, among others. This study also highlights Rickwood Field, the home-field of the Black Barons, as well as examining team-life on the road. E.O.S. also includes a C.D. of Black Baron interview excerpts, a photo section citations, and bibliography.
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About the Author:
This study is based on Masters Thesis work conducted by Christopher D. Fullerton. Chris' plans to revise his Thesis for publication were cut short by his death at age twent-nine in an automobile accident in 1997. At the time of his death, Chris worked as the Executive Director of the Friends of Rickwood Field, a non-profit organization charged with preserving, managing, and marketing Rickwood Field, America's oldest baseball park.
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- PublisherR. Boozer Press First Edition.
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0963612824
- ISBN 13 9780963612823
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages200
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