By Douglas M. Branson
good into the Fifties Doby used to be the single African American All-Star within the American League in the course of a interval during which fifteen black gamers turned nationwide League All-Stars. Why is Doby mostly forgotten as a valuable determine in baseball’s integration? Why has he now not been accorded his rightful position in baseball historical past? Greatness within the Shadows makes an attempt to reply to those questions, bringing Doby’s tale to lifestyles and sharing his achievements and firsts with a brand new generation.
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