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: | Nov 2016 |
Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $35.00USD $3.50 |
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.