J. L. Wilkinson and the Kansas City Monarchs Trailblazers in Black Baseball |
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| Author:
| Young, William A. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4766-6299-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2016 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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Presents the story of baseball pioneer J.L. Wilkinson (1878-1964) and the team he founded and owned, the famed Kansas City Monarchs. A white man, Wilkinson earned respect throughout the world of African American baseball by treating his players with fairness and respect.
Presents the story of baseball pioneer J.L. Wilkinson (1878-1964) and the team he founded and owned, the famed Kansas City Monarchs. A white man, Wilkinson earned respect throughout the world of African American baseball by treating his players with fairness and respect.