Judy Johnson: Third Baseman and Manager (Stars of the Negro Leagues)

Type

Book

Authors

Hallie Murray

ISBN 10

197851056X

ISBN 13

9781978510562

Tags

Children's Books, Sports, Cultural Heritage, Baseball & Softball

Description

Known as one of the best pinch-hitting third baseman to ever play the game, Judy Johnson played seventeen seasons of Negro league baseball before retiring in 1937. Johnson was known for his calm and professional demeanor on the field, and he also managed many of the teams he played for. After his retirement, he went on to become one of the first black men hired to a coaching position for a Major League Baseball team. This book chronicles the life of the sports hero while introducing readers to the difficulties of living in a time of segregation and political upheaval. - from Amzon

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