End Spring Degradation, Negro Players Ask article
Date1961 July 30
DescriptionAn article titled "End Spring Degradation, Negro Players Ask" that was written by Wendell Smith and published in the July 30, 1961 issue of the Chicago American. The article addresses the concerns of African American players about the segregated conditions at Spring Training locations. The article features comments from Minnie Minoso, Elston Howard, Hank Aaron, and others.
Object numberBL-1997-00571-117
Subject
Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021
Subject
Howard, Elston, 1929-1980
Subject
Miñoso, Minnie, 1925-2015
Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)
Collection NumberBA MSS 001 Wendell Smith papers
Dimensions15 x 7 in.
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