I Was Right On Time
I Was Right On Time by David Conrads is a reprint edition published by Simon & Schuster on June 12, 1997. This biography offers an eye-opening look at the life of baseball legend Buck O’Neil, who played a significant role in the Kansas City Monarchs and witnessed the rise and fall of the Negro leagues. Through his experiences, O’Neil shares insights into his journey as a ballplayer and as a Black American navigating a racially divided society.
Readers will find a rich narrative that spans from O’Neil’s early days with iconic figures like Babe Ruth and Satchel Paige to his historic achievement as the first Black American coach in Major League Baseball. The book delves into themes of sports, culture, and identity, providing a unique perspective on both baseball history and the broader American experience. With 272 pages, this edition is presented in English and captures the essence of O’Neil’s contributions to the sport and society.
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An eye-opening biography of baseball legend Buck O’Neil, first baseman and then manager of the Kansas City Monarchs, who witnessed the heyday of the Negro leagues and their ultimate demise.
From Babe Ruth to Bo Jackson, from Cool Papa Bell to Lou Brock, Buck O’Neil had seen it all. In I Was Right on Time, he charmingly recalled his days as a ballplayer and as a Black American in a racially divided country. From his barnstorming days with the likes of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson or to the day in 1962 when he became the first Black American coach in the major leagues, I Was Right On Time takes us on a trip not only through baseball’s past but through America’s as well.
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