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Book Synopsis: A 2013 CASEY Award Finalist for Best Baseball Book of the Year and a Booklist Top Ten Sports Book of the YearWhen baseball swept America in the years after the Civil War, independent, semipro, and municipal leagues sprouted up everywhere. With civic pride on the line, rivalries were fierce and teams often signed ringers to play alongside the town dentist, insurance salesman, and teen prodigy. In drought-stricken Bismarck, North Dakota during the Great Depression, one of the most improbable teams in the history of baseball was assembled by one of the sport’s most unlikely champions. A decade before Jackie Robinson broke into the Major Leagues, car dealer Neil Churchill signed the best players he could find, regardless of race, and fielded an integrated squad that took on all comers in spectacular fashion.
Color Blind immerses the reader in the wild and wonderful world of early independent baseball, with its tough competition and its novelty. Dunkel traces the rise of the Bismarck squad, focusing on the 1935 season and the first National Semipro Tournament. This is an entertaining, must-read for anyone interested in the history of baseball.“A tale as fantastic as it is true.”—Boston Globe Read more
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Discover the incredible untold story of the forgotten team that broke baseball's color line in "Color Blind: The Forgotten Team That Broke Baseball's Color Line." This 2013 CASEY Award Finalist for Best Baseball Book of the Year is sure to captivate any sports enthusiast. With a Booklist Top Ten Sports Book of the Year accolade, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of baseball.
Step back in time to the years after the Civil War when baseball was sweeping America. Independent, semipro, and municipal leagues popped up across the nation, creating fierce rivalries. The story takes us to drought-stricken Bismarck, North Dakota during the Great Depression, where car dealer Neil Churchill assembled an improbable and integrated baseball team that defied all odds. Experience the exhilaration of their journey as they took on all comers.
Author Tim Dunkel skillfully immerses readers in the wild and wonderful world of early independent baseball, showcasing the tough competition and novelty of the sport. With a focus on the 1935 season and the first National Semipro Tournament, "Color Blind" brings to life the captivating story of this remarkable team. As described by the Boston Globe, it is a "tale as fantastic as it is true."
If you're seeking an entertaining and enlightening read, "Color Blind: The Forgotten Team That Broke Baseball's Color Line" is the perfect choice. Grab your copy today and dive into this captivating piece of baseball history.
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