Victory on two fronts : the Cleveland Indians and baseball through the World War II era / Scott H. Longert.

Victory on two fronts : the Cleveland Indians and baseball through the World War II era /

"Like other teams, the Cleveland Indians suffered as World War II drained rosters and distracted fans. But in 1945, star pitcher Bob Feller returned from naval service and was soon joined by the American League's first Black players: Larry Doby and Satchel Paige. This book shows how, in 19...

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Main Author: Longert, Scott (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Athens : Ohio University Press, [2022]
Subjects:
Cleveland Indians (Baseball team) > History > 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 > United States.
Baseball players > United States > History > 20th century.
Discrimination in sports > United States > History > 20th century.
Baseball > United States > History > 20th century.
Online Access: Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:"Like other teams, the Cleveland Indians suffered as World War II drained rosters and distracted fans. But in 1945, star pitcher Bob Feller returned from naval service and was soon joined by the American League's first Black players: Larry Doby and Satchel Paige. This book shows how, in 1948, they led the Indians to a World Series championship"--
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:082144770X
9780821447703
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 18, 2022).

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