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Cracks in the Outfield Wall
The best-known story of integration in baseball is Jackie Robinson, who broke the major league color line in 1947 after coming up through the minor leagues the previous year. His story, however, differs from those of the many players who integrated the game in the Jim Crow South at all professional levels.
Chris Holaday offers readers the first book-length history of baseball's integration in the Carolinas, showing its slow and unsteady progress, narrating the experience of players in a range of distinct communities, detailing the influence of baseball executives at the local and major league levels, and revealing that the changing structure of the professional baseball system allowed the major leagues to control integration at the state level.
Other Available Books
Below you'll find a curated selection of titles celebrating classic restaurants, beloved recipes, and the rich history of sports. Whether you’re a food enthusiast, a sports fan, or simply a lover of stories, our collection promises to inspire and delight with every page turn.
The Tobacco State League
This book tells the story of the short-lived league and the clubs who entertained fans on dusty ball fields under dim lights.
Classic Restaurants of Durham
This book profiles fifty longtime restaurants that have helped shape the city's dining scene.
Southern Breads: Recipes, Stories, and Traditions
Aside from being a staple on every table in the South, these breads and their recipes detail the storied history of the region.
Classic Restaurants of Chapel Hill & Orange County
Discover the delicious history of eateries in Chapel Hill, both a college town and a dining destination.
Baseball in North Carolina’s Piedmont
With such a rich and colorful history, there is no doubt that North Carolina's Piedmont is truly baseball country.
The Team That Couldn’t Hit: The 1972 Texas Rangers
The 1972 Texas Rangers were a culmination of decades of trying to get a major-league team in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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