Josh Gibson
Baseball Hall of Famers of the Negro Leagues
This book casts a fond yet unsparing eye at the life and times of one of America's greatest baseball players. In addition to accounts of Gibson's achievements on the field, the author acknowledges Gibson's personal misfortunes. Twemlow also gives a detailed history of the rise and fall of the Negro leagues.
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Series Review--"This series will be a valuable addition to school and public collections appealing to students with an interest in baseball, but also readable for students interested in history or discrimination."
--VOYA
