Cum Posey of the Homestead Grays: A Biography of the Negro Leagues Owner and Hall of Famer

ISBN-13: 9781476663944 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 285 str.

James E. Overmyer

Opis

Cumberland Posey's life was an African American success story. In his athletic prime he was regarded as one of the best black baseball players in the East, organizer of a team that was the consensus national black champion for five years running. This book tells his story.

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Preface
One. A Son of Old Pittsburgh, with a New Idea
Two. Shooting Baskets, Throwing Elbows, Winning It All
Three. "McGraw of the Sandlots"
Four. Posey: "Fans Love a Winner"
Five. Superb Teams, but a Failed League
Six. Who Owns Pittsburgh?
Seven. Posey in Homestead
Eight. The Championship Years
Nine. Executive Decisions
Ten. "Baseball Has Lost Its Greatest Name—Cum Posey!"
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index