Colored Bases: Negro Baseball Events and Randolph County Heroes

Colored Bases: Negro Baseball Events and Randolph County Heroes

Publish Date:
16 Dec, 25
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Pages:
200
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6X9
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3D cover of Colored Bases, featuring a vintage photo of a Black baseball player mid-motion. The subtitle highlights Negro baseball events and local heroes.

💰 Price: $24.88

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📚 Overview:

Colored Bases is a historical tribute to the unsung Negro baseball players and athletic events that once brought communities together in Randolph County, Missouri. This book is a curated collection of authentic newspaper clippings, preserving the stories of Black athletes who made their mark on the field — even when the world refused to see them.

📸 What’s Inside:

Step into a time when baseball wasn’t just a game — it was a form of resistance, pride, and unity for Black Americans. This book offers a rare glimpse into the local heroes, rival teams, community rivalries, and game-day excitement through carefully archived press coverage from 1900 to 1960. Many of these names and games were never recorded in traditional sports histories — until now.

🧠 Why It Matters:

Mainstream sports history often overlooks the contributions of Negro teams and the role they played in building Black civic identity. Colored Bases reclaims that space, giving voice to the players and fans whose legacies deserve recognition. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, historian, or genealogist, this volume offers valuable insight into the cultural and athletic spirit of early 20th-century Black America.

📍 Rooted in Missouri History:

Randolph County was home to a vibrant Black baseball scene that thrived despite segregation. This book highlights the region’s community teams, church tournaments, school rivalries, and the local legends who played not for fame, but for the love of the game and the pride of their people.

💡 Perfect For:

  • Black American sports history researchers

  • Local historians of Missouri

  • Genealogy enthusiasts tracing athletic lineage

  • Youth programs and community leaders preserving local pride

  • Baseball fans seeking untold stories of Negro League-style play

📝 Book Details:

  • Format: Paperback

  • Dimensions: 6 x 9 in

  • Content: Newspaper article clippings, player mentions, event writeups

  • Publication Year: 2025

  • Publisher: Randolph County Historical Black Society

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