Full Description
Nebraska is not usually thought of as a focal point in the history of black baseball, yet the state has seen its share of contributions to the African American baseball experience. This book examines nine of the most significant, including the rise and fall of the Lincoln Giants, Satchel Paige's adventures in the Cornhusker State, a visit from Jackie Robinson, and the maturation of Bob Gibson both on and off the field. Also, recollections are featured from individuals who participated in or witnessed the African American baseball experience in the Omaha area.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword
James E. Overmyer
Introduction: Blacks, Baseball and the Cornhusker State
Angelo J. Louisa
Section I—The Long and Winding Road
Prologue
Angelo J. Louisa
1. The Best in the West: The Lincoln Giants
Jeremy S. Bloch
2. Integration Before the "Great Experiment": The Nebraska State
League of 1892
William H. Lyons
3. Bud Fowler: Baseball's Black Pioneer Comes to Nebraska
David C. Ogden
4. The Buffalo Soldiers Play Ball
Robert P. Nash
5. Shadow Ball in the River City: The Omaha Federals, Tigers and Rockets
Angelo J. Louisa
6. Satchel Paige Was Here: Rambles Through Nebraska
Devon M. Niebling
7. When Jackie Came to Town
John A. Shorey
8. African Americans in the College World Series
Jerry E. Clark
9. The Pride of Omaha: Bob Gibson
William R. Lamberty and Robert P. Nash
Section II—Voices from the Omaha Area
Prologue
Dennis E. Hoffman
10. John Morse
11. James Redden
12. Al Gilmore
13. Jerry Bartee
14. Steve Bauermeister
15. Gary Gilmore
16. Rodger Ulmar
17. Ron Bartee
18. Phil Wise
19. Johnny Rodgers
20. Kimera Bartee
21. Peaches James
About the Contributors
Index
