Ruling Over Monarchs, Giants & Stars
Umpiring in the Negro Leagues & Beyond
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Word Count
54,250 words, Guess
Page Count
217 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL8891684M
- ISBN-139781596702363
- ISBN-101596702362
- OCLC Control Number77572855
- OCLC Control Numberrulingovermonarc0000motl_n9j5
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2006102331
- LibraryThing3259603
- Goodreads776486
Classifications
- LCCGV865 .M68 2007
Description
Motley's account of the Negro Leagues is not a sad one; rather, it celebrates a league long lost and salutes a remarkable group of baseball players that captivated audiences with its flashy play. That much was true of Negro League players, but it was also true of the umps. The men in black--not blue--took to diamonds across the country sporting fetching attire, black ties, and shiny dress shoes. Motley took things a step further, entertaining audiences by exaggerating his calls--doing the splits or leaping high in the air while roaring, "YOU'RE O-O-O-U-U-T-T-T!"
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