In 1924, the Hilldale Giants and the Kansas City Monarchs met in what was to be a best-of-nine series for the world championship. In this volume, Negro Leagues historian Lester presents a detailed account of this first championship series between teams from two all-black professional leagues. Full statistics for each club's regular season performance and biographical profiles of the players are also provided. Archival photographs illustrate the volume. Lester served as research director of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City for several years. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

In 1924, after the Hilldale Giants captured the league crown in the new Eastern Colored League and the Kansas City Monarchs won out in the four-year-old Negro National League, the two teams met in what was to be a best-of-nine series for the world championship. But a 13-inning tie in Game 4 and alternating wins throughout would force a tenth and deciding game, making it the longest World Series—black or white—on record in the modern era. It was arguably the most dramatic, as well, as each team reeled off three wins in a row, four games were decided by a single run, and five were won in the final inning. This heavily illustrated volume provides a comprehensive account of the first championship series played between teams from two all-black professional leagues. Noted Negro League historian Larry Lester provides commentary, records, and full statistics for each club's regular season performance, long with biographical profiles of the players. Coverage also includes position-by-position comparisons of the Series combatants; a breakdown of the attendance, gate receipts, and team shares; game-by-game summaries; comments from the players; and complete statistics—including pitcher-batter matchups—for both teams.

"This heavily illustrated volume provides a comprehensive account of the first championship series played between teams from two all-black professional leagues. Noted Negro League historian Larry Lester provides commentary, records, and full statistics for each club's regular season performance, along with biographical profiles of the players"--Provided by publisher.

General

ISBN		9780786426171
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Non-Fiction
Publisher		McFarland & Co Inc Pub
Pages		249
List Price		$45.00
Author		Lester, Larry
Publication Date		08/01/2006
Release Status		In Print
Format		Hardcover
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 10 Inches (US) Width: 7.25 Inches (US) Thickness: 0.5 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 1.25 Pounds (US)