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Our Team

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Book Synopsis: The riveting story of four men―Larry Doby, Bill Veeck, Bob Feller, and Satchel Paige―whose improbable union on the Cleveland Indians in the late 1940s would shape the immediate postwar era of Major League Baseball and beyond.

In July 1947, not even three months after Jackie Robinson debuted on the Brooklyn Dodgers, snapping the color line that had segregated Major League Baseball, Larry Doby would follow in his footsteps on the Cleveland Indians. Though Doby, as the second Black player in the majors, would struggle during his first summer in Cleveland, his subsequent turnaround in 1948 from benchwarmer to superstar sparked one of the wildest and most meaningful seasons in baseball history.

In intimate, absorbing detail, Luke Epplin's Our Team traces the story of the integration of the Cleveland Indians and their quest for a World Series title through four key participants: Bill Veeck, an eccentric and visionary owner adept at exploding fireworks on and off the field; Larry Doby, a soft-spoken, hard-hitting pioneer whose major-league breakthrough shattered stereotypes that so much of white America held about Black ballplayers; Bob Feller, a pitching prodigy from the Iowa cornfields who set the template for the athlete as businessman; and Satchel Paige, a legendary pitcher from the Negro Leagues whose belated entry into the majors whipped baseball fans across the country into a frenzy.

Together, as the backbone of a team that epitomized the postwar American spirit in all its hopes and contradictions, these four men would captivate the nation by storming to the World Series--all the while rewriting the rules of what was possible in sports.

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Experience the riveting story of courage, determination, and unity in Our Team. This captivating book follows the journey of four extraordinary men - Larry Doby, Bill Veeck, Bob Feller, and Satchel Paige - who came together on the Cleveland Indians in the late 1940s. Their union broke barriers and shaped not only Major League Baseball but also the immediate postwar era. Through intimate and absorbing details, author Luke Epplin takes you on a thrilling ride, unraveling the story of their integration and their quest for a World Series title.

Witness history in the making as Larry Doby, the second Black player in the majors, defied all odds and overcame adversity during his debut summer in Cleveland. In 1948, he transformed from a benchwarmer to a superstar, igniting one of the most unforgettable seasons in baseball history. Brace yourself for the emotional journey of a soft-spoken yet hard-hitting pioneer who shattered stereotypes and challenged the prejudices held by so many in white America.

Bill Veeck, the eccentric and visionary owner, adds another layer of excitement. Known for his explosive antics on and off the field, he injected a wave of innovation into the sport. This is the man who delighted fans with his fireworks displays, both literal and metaphorical. Get ready to discover how Veeck revolutionized the game and left an indelible mark on baseball history.

Joining the team of legends is Bob Feller, a pitching prodigy hailing from the cornfields of Iowa. Feller not only set the standard for excellence on the mound but also showed the world that athletes could be successful businessmen. Explore the life of this incredible athlete and learn how he redefined what it meant to be a professional sportsman.

No tale of the Cleveland Indians would be complete without the inclusion of Satchel Paige, a legendary pitcher from the Negro Leagues. Paige's long-awaited entry into the majors sent shockwaves throughout the nation, igniting a frenzy among baseball fans. Discover how this icon left an indelible impact on the sport and became an inspiration for generations to come.

Experience the captivating story of determination, unity, and triumph that unfolded on the baseball diamond. These four exceptional men redefined the boundaries of what was possible in sports and captured the hearts of a nation. Don't miss your chance to delve into this inspiring tale - order Our Team today!

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