Karl Lindholm: The Pride of Memphis: Larry, Lefty, and Charley

The latest in a series of columns inspired by the centennial of baseball’s Negro Leagues. In any discussion of race and baseball, Red Sox don’t fare very well — that is, the Boston Red Sox. We all know by now that the Red Sox were the last Major League team to integrate, in 1959, a full 12 years after Jackie Robinson broke the 20th century color barrier. We also know, alas, that they had the first crack at Willie Mays, who was playing as a teenager for the Birmingham Black Barons when the Red Sox’ top farm … (read more)

Editor’s note: This is the latest in a series inspired by the centennial this year of baseball’s Negro Leagues. Baseball, the American version of the British games of cricket and rounders, began in an organized fashion in the United States with actual con … (read more)

Editor’s note: This is the latest in a series inspired by the centennial of baseball’s Negro Leagues. “Whether confronting the challenges of world population growth or the nutritional needs of children, building a hospital or overseeing disaster relief, y … (read more)

Latest in a series of reflections inspired by the 2020 centennial of Baseball’s Negro Leagues. Larry Doby was the second Black player in the major leagues, first appearing for the Cleveland Indians on July 5, 1947, just 10 weeks after Jackie Robinson’s de … (read more)

Editor’s note: Third in a series on the centennial of baseball’s Negro leagues. Perhaps you have seen the cover of the New Yorker magazine from June 22. It has been widely circulated. This cover is a stunning portrait of George Floyd, from his head to his … (read more)