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Back to EpisodesBlack baseball players shaped America’s pastime. A new book tells their stories
Published 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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In the new book “Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America,” Washington University professor Gerald Early traces the powerful impact of Black Americans on the game from the post-Civil War era to today. Written in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the book highlights pivotal figures, defining moments, and the lasting influence of Black players.