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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.
Angelo J. Louisa is a researcher, writer, and community educator who lives in Omaha, Nebraska.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForewordJames E. OvermyerIntroduction: Blacks, Baseball and the Cornhusker StateAngelo J. LouisaSection I—The Long and Winding RoadPrologueAngelo J. Louisa1. The Best in the West: The Lincoln GiantsJeremy S. Bloch2. Integration Before the “Great Experiment”: The Nebraska State League of 1892William H. Lyons3. Bud Fowler: Baseball’s Black Pioneer Comes to NebraskaDavid C. Ogden4. The Buffalo Soldiers Play BallRobert P. Nash5. Shadow Ball in the River City: The Omaha Federals, Tigers and RocketsAngelo J. Louisa6. Satchel Paige Was Here: Rambles Through NebraskaDevon M. Niebling7. When Jackie Came to TownJohn A. Shorey8. African Americans in the College World SeriesJerry E. Clark9. The Pride of Omaha: Bob GibsonWilliam R. Lamberty and Robert P. NashSection II—Voices from the Omaha AreaPrologueDennis E. Hoffman10. John Morse11. James Redden12. Al Gilmore13. Jerry Bartee14. Steve Bauermeister15. Gary Gilmore16. Rodger Ulmar17. Ron Bartee18. Phil Wise19. Johnny Rodgers20. Kimera Bartee21. Peaches JamesAbout the ContributorsIndex
