Negro League Baseball Collectibles Guide

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Rich:

It doesn't look like I will make the National this year, my wife was pregnant and her due date was 8/3 but the baby came six weeks early and was born this past Friday, 6/21. Definitely beats a tenth straight National for me!

If you would like a copy, please send me an e-mail or PM and I will reserve a copy for you.

Thanks

Phil, a worthy project, and hope you can elaborate on content.

What is the time frame, eras encompassed?
Are African American teams outside the Negro Leagues covered?
What items are highlighted, featured?
After completion, what were some of the more surprising results from your research and evaluation?

I realize that many of these things will be summarized in the book, but am mining for pre-print info. If there is a pre-order list put me on it.

Respectfully, Ty

[cyseymour]

Sounds terrific! Email sent.

[Kenny Cole]

Phil,

Congratulations on the new addition!!! That definitely beats hitting the national again. Best,

Kenny

[ZenPop]

Sounds awesome! (both the baby and the guide!)

Are you already finished with the cover?
(I'm a designer / illustrator... and these kind of things are important to me!... ha ha)

Cheers!

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John:

Yes, the cover is done, I will post a scan of it once I have the books in hand.

Ty:

Some good questions:

The time frame covered ranges from the mid-1880's through the early 1950's when the integration of MLB greatly diluted the Negro Leagues.

In addition to the true Negro Leagues, the Winter Leagues in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, etc. are also included as well as a few early Minor League Baseball integrated teams.

Highlights include images of the rarest HOF'ers, Frank Grant, Sol White, Effa Manley, Ben Taylor, Turkey Stearnes, etc.


If you shoot me an e-mail or PM, I will reserve a copy of the guide for you.


Thanks!