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Baseball players United States Baseball players United States Biography Baseball United States History 20th century Berra, Yogi 1925-2015 Discrimination in sports United States Ellis, Dock Joueurs de base-ball États-Unis Ligues des Noirs (Base-ball) Histoire 20e siècle Negro leagues History 20th century Race relationsSummary: "On June 12, 1970, Dock Ellis threw a no-hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 136 years of baseball history, only 276 no-hitters have been recorded. Dock is the only pitcher to ever claim he accomplished his while high on LSD. During his 12 years in the major leagues, Dock lived the expression "Black is Beautiful!" He wore curlers on the field. He stepped out of his Cadillac wearing the widest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC NOSummary: Celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball's triumphs and challenges through the first half of the 20th century, exploring Black baseball as an economic and social pillar of Black communities, and a showcase for some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, while exposing unintended consequences of the sport's integration.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023