Branch Rickey was one of the most important and charismatic figures in all of baseball. This volume concentrates on his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and includes use of his personal correspondence to document his story.
Few institutions have better embodied America's ideals and prejudices than baseball. In this work, the experiences of six African... Læs mere
A tribute to Billy Conn, one of the greatest light-heavyweight boxing champions of all time
Using the story of George Preston Marshall’s ownership of the Washington Redskins, and in particular his holdout against the integration of black players, Fight for Old DC chronicles the pivotal years when the NFL began its ascent to the top of the US’s sporting interest.