Celebrating African America's contribution to our great national pastime, this
comprehensive, lively history combines vivid narrative, visual impact, and a
unique statistical component, to recreate the excitement and passion of the
Negro Leagues. Packed with stories, biographical essays, scores of archival
photographs and other evocative artifacts, it is an important contribution to
sports history and a wonderful tribute to the players and teams who wrote a
unique chapter in the annals of baseball and American culture. National
Geographic is proud to present this compelling volume, compiled by a who's who
of authorities on the subject. Drawing on years of research, "Shades of Glory"
traces the history of black