Sandlot Seasons
Download or Read eBook Sandlot Seasons PDF written by Rob Ruck and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Rob Ruck |
Publisher | : University of Illinois Press |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1987 |
ISBN-10 | : 0252063422 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780252063428 |
Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sandlot Seasons by : Rob Ruck
Book excerpt: A new preface updates this richly detailed look at the major role sport played in shaping Pittsburgh's black community from the Roaring Twenties through the Korean War. Rob Ruck reveals how sandlot, amateur, and professional athletics helped black Pittsburgh realize its potential for self-organization, expression, and creativity.