Chasing Baseball for Life and Other Adventures

Fueled by MLB ambitions Nearo (Bub) Williams lives his young life in pursuit of that dangling possibility. He is driven by love of the game, making MLB entry as a pitcher his number one objective. During the journey he becomes a steadfast student of baseball. Feeding his appetite for excellence in studying early great players of Negro Leagues Baseball (NLB) as well as Major League (MLB). In his eyes they are the yardstick to follow for professional greatness. Baseball is his trusted...
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Fueled by MLB ambitions Nearo (Bub) Williams lives his young life in pursuit of that dangling possibility. He is driven by love of the game, making MLB entry as a pitcher his number one objective. During the journey he becomes a steadfast student of baseball. Feeding his appetite for excellence in studying early great players of Negro Leagues Baseball (NLB) as well as Major League (MLB). In his eyes they are the yardstick to follow for professional greatness. Baseball is his trusted confidant as he faces obstacles and adversity along the way. To such an extent that baseball metaphors become a way of life in setting goals as he moves into community service, social activism in the 1960s, and throughout his career. During his days in the struggle for civil rights he interacts with a number of prominent leaders of the time, some becoming lifelong friends. Bub is not alone in his undying passion for baseball. Experience the profound effect of the sport on a number of baseball enthusiasts, and professionals, in and outside of his domain.