Aware of Mr. Doby's neglect by biographers, Mr. Moore, who has
been a fan of his subject ever since he heard the Doby legend,
seeks to give him recognition. . . . Mr. Moore effectively uses
records, interviews, and a clear narrative style to make his points
(what is more persuasive in sports than an athlete's record what is
more animated than public statements and their refutations ), and
gives voice to some of Mr. Doby's severest critics.... "Pride
Against Prejudice" is a tribute to both its author and Larry
Doby
"New York Times Book RevieW"
This is an excellent biography of Larry Doby, the first black
player in the American League and one of the first black managers
in the major leagues. . . . Moore has done a superb job of
researching Doby's life and writing about it. The book is highly
recommended. "The Sporting NewS"
As the second black major league baseball player, following
Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby has never received the acclaim accorded
to Robinson; yet his experiences of segregation and racial
invective, and his courage and ability to excel in the face of
almost overwhelming circumstances, were equivalent. This
fascinating biography brings to light many interesting and
little-known facts concerning Doby's life and baseball career, and
his contribution as a civil rights pioneer in the American League.
His story is perceived as the story of the many black men who
followed him into major league baseball, and who shared importantly
in pioneering the integration of the sport.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 1988 |
First published: |
March 1988 |
Authors: |
Joseph Moore
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
222 |
Edition: |
Pbk. ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-92984-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-275-92984-1 |
Barcode: |
9780275929848 |
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