What a Negro Ballplayer Faces Today in Training article

Date1961 April 03

DescriptionAn article titled "What a Negro Ballplayer Faces Today in Training" that was written by Wendell Smith and published in the April 3, 1961 issue of the Chicago's American. The article describes the sense of isolation the 7 African American Chicago White Sox players feel while staying in Florida. The segregation in Florida left the players with few options.

Object numberBL-1997-00571-122

Subject Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA MSS 001 Wendell Smith papers

Dimensions9.75 x 8.5 in.

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