Belinda Troy Cole-Schwartz

An Inside View of Negro National League Baseball

Told Through Humorous Short Stories and Wise Observations From an Elite Giant, Don Troy

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Step into the world of 1940s Negro- League Baseball seen through the eyes of Donald Troy, a pitcher for the Baltimore Elite Giants. Experience this unique era in American history through his detailed, heartfelt, and often humorous letters and journals.Explore the behind-the-scenes life of Negro-League players, from Donald Troy's journey as a bat boy to becoming a ballplayer. Gain rare insights into segregated America during the 1940s, a time when black professional athletes were striving for acceptance in the Major League.Delve into the personal stories of the Negro-League Baseball legends like Roy Campanella, Henry Kimbro, and George Scales. The book includes photos and official documents such as acceptance letters, pay stubs, and player contracts. From injuries to locker room antics, these pages offer a comprehensive view. So, grab a hot dog and peanuts, and immerse yourself in these captivating tales.Published by Fulton Books and 2nd Publishing through Authors Reputation Press it is compiled by Belinda Cole Schwartz. This book sheds light on the baseball stories of the author's father, creating a connection between history and humor through personal narratives.The author expresses the hope that as you read, you'll gain a deeper understanding of baseball, especially Negro League Baseball in the 1940s. Expect to feel the joy of friendships and comical interactions within the game, alongside reflection on the pain and hardships endured by Blacks in the South during the Jim Crow era.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: ARPress
• Seitenzahl: 154
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 234g
• ISBN-13: 9798893308495
• Artikelnr.: 69902555

Autorenporträt

Belinda Troy Cole-Schwartz was born in Los Angeles, California to Don and Alma Troy. She is a widow who has had three children by birth, two children by marriage and so far, two granddaughters and one grandson. Early school years were in a low-income African American community and due to the Watts riots, she was transferred into the affluent mostly white Los Feliz school district. Having a mixed racial background and seeing existence through two diametrically opposite lenses has guided her toward humanitarian pursuits throughout her life. She believes, we all share this earth; we have to find a way to live peacefully together as we have the same high hopes and shared dreams for our children. This book is about bringing her dad's baseball stories to light, bridging history and humor through that personal human connection.Belinda is an artist whose medium includes watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and clay. She teaches yoga to seniors and performs volunteer service with those who struggle with mental illness in Hawaii.