The Integration of Baseball in Philadelphia
Publisher: McFarland & Company; McFarland & Co.
Published: January 8, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9780786414239
Subjects: Baseball; Black studies; Racism & racial discrimination; 20th century; c 1800 to c 1900; Discrimination in sports; Blacks And Sports; Sports & Recreation; Pennsylvania; Sports; Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General; Baseball - History; Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Histor; Baseball - General; African American baseball play; African American baseball players; History; Philadelphia
Description: "The integration of baseball did not guarantee equality or solve the games racial struggles. It sometimes even caused more problems for African American players and their white teammates. This was the case in Philadelphia, where, for instance, Phillies manager Ben Chapman instructed his players to verbally abuse Jackie Robinson." "This work examines how Philadelphia acquired a reputation as a rough place for black ballplayers. It follows the slow and difficult progress of integration of the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Athletics. Attempts to integrate baseball began as early as the 1860s in the city, all of them futile until 1953."

"The book provides biographical and statistical information on some of the African American players who were confronted with discrimination, and also looks at the white players, managers, coaches, and front office personnel who had a hard time accepting black players on their teams."--Jacket.