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University Alabama Press. Used - Very Good. 2006. First. Hardcover. Very Good. (Subject: Books). University Alabama Press ISBN 0817314954 9780817314958 [US]
University Alabama Press. Used - Like New. First. 2006. Hardcover. Fine. Dust jacket is fine. University Alabama Press ISBN 0817314954 9780817314958 [US]
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ISBN10: 0817314954, ISBN13: 9780817314958, [publisher: University Alabama Press] Hardcover First Edition A rare insiders perspective on baseballs great barnstorming age.The Indianapolis Clowns were a black touring baseball team that featured an entertaining mix of comedy, showmanship, and skill. Sometimes referred to as the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball-though many of the Globetrotters routines were borrowed directly from the Clowns-they captured the affection of Americans of all ethnicities and classes.Alan Pollocks father, Syd, owned the Clowns, as well as a series of black barnstorming teams that crisscrossed the country from the late 1920s until the mid-1960s. They played every venue imaginable, from little league fields to Yankee Stadium, and toured the South, the Northeast, the Midwest, the Canadian Rockies, the Dakotas, the Southwest, the Far West-anywhere there was a crowd willing to shell out a few dollars for an unforgettable evening.Alan grew up around the team and describes in vivid detail the comedy routines of Richard King Tut King, Spec Bebob Bell, Reece Goose Tatum; the warpaint and outlandish costumes worn by players in the early days; and the crowd-pleasing displays of amazing skill known as pepperball and shadowball. These men were entertainers, but they were also among the most gifted athletes of their day, making a living in sports the only way a black man could. They played to win.More than just a baseball story, these recollections tell the ...
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University Alabama Press, Date: 2006-02-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 2006. University Alabama Press ISBN 0817314954 9780817314958 [US]
ISBN10: 0817314954, ISBN13: 9780817314958, [publisher: University Alabama Press] Hardcover The book is in a good readable condition. The spine and cover shows minimal signs of wear and edges may have dents. May have limited notes or highlighting/underlining. [North York, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 2006]
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