Jewish Major Leaguers in Their Own Words Oral Histories of 23 Players
by [Ephross, Peter, Abramowitz, Martin]
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Description
Between 1870 and 2010, 165 Jewish Americans played Major League Baseball. This work presents oral histories featuring 23 of them. From Bob Berman, a catcher for the Washington Senators in 1918, to Adam Greenberg, an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs in 2005, the players discuss their careers and consider how their Jewish heritage affected them. Legends like Hank Greenberg and Al Rosen as well as lesser-known players reflect on the issue of whether to play on high holidays, responses to anti-Semitism on and off the field, bonds formed with black teammates also facing prejudice, and personal and Jewish pride in their accomplishments. Together, these oral histories paint a vivid portrait of what it was like to be a Jewish Major Leaguer.
Product Details
- McFarland & Company Brand
- Mar 19, 2012 Pub Date:
- 9780786465071 ISBN-13:
- 0786465077 ISBN-10:
- English Language
- 9 in * 0.46 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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