Shades of Glory: The Negro Leagues and the Story of African-American Baseball
- ISBN-10
- 079225306X
- ISBN-13
- 9780792253068
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 422
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Author
- Lawrence D. Hogan
Description
Brings together historical anecdotes, biographical essays, archival photographs, and other artifacts that pay tribute to the players and teams of baseball's Negro leagues.
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