Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues
No. of pages 336
Published: 2023
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"Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues" by Andrea Williams explores the remarkable life of Effa Manley, a pioneering figure in the world of baseball and the first woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Manley played a vital role as a co-owner of the Newark Eagles, using her influence to promote African American baseball during a time of segregation. The book delves into her efforts to fight for the rights of black players and her battle against racial inequality in sports, highlighting her significant impact on the Negro Leagues and the broader cultural landscape of America. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Square Fish .