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This is an excellent biography of Satchel Paige. Spivey has crafted a book that provides readers with interesting and significant information about one of the most legendary figures in American sport history. Most importantly, Spivey offers a very balanced view of Paige's life, willing to discuss weaknesses as well as strengths, and likes as well as dislikes.—David K. Wiggins, author of Glory Bound: Black Athletes in a White America “This incisive and important biography of Satchel Paige—one of the true legends of American sports, who was the heart and soul of Negro League Baseball—gives us a vivid picture of """"the world's greatest pitcher"""" and the times that shaped him and were shaped by him. An essential book not only for baseball fans and scholars but for those interested in American Studies and the history of American race relations.”—Gerald Early, author of A Level Playing Field: African American Athletes and the Republic of Sports

<p> This is an excellent biography of Satchel Paige. Spivey has crafted a book that provides readers with interesting and significant information about one of the most legendary figures in American sport history. Most importantly, Spivey offers a very balanced view of Paige's life, willing to discuss weaknesses as well as strengths, and likes as well as dislikes. --David K. Wiggins, author of Glory Bound: Black Athletes in a White America <p> This incisive and important biography of Satchel Paige--one of the true legends of American sports, who was the heart and soul of Negro League Baseball--gives us a vivid picture of the world's greatest pitcher and the times that shaped him and were shaped by him. An essential book not only for baseball fans and scholars but for those interested in American Studies and the history of American race relations. --Gerald Early, author of A Level Playing Field: African American Athletes and the Republic of Sports <p> Read this book only if you are interested in sports or history or twentieth century America. Skip it if you don't like great stories. Certainly don't bother if you have no interest in charismatic, larger-than-life heroes. But if you've ever heard of Satchel Paige, this book is for you. And if you've never heard of Satchel Paige, this book is especially for you. --Elliott Gorn, author of The Manly Art: Bare-Knuckle Prize Fighting in America <p> My original fears of more recycled stores about the legendary Satchel Paige were unfounded upon reading If You Were Only White. Donald Spivey has discovered new information with the most detailed early-day research of Paige's troubled youth, early professional days and personal life, ever published. The author has closed some serious historical gaps regarding baseball's most prolific pitcher. A fantastic and comprehensive read with accounts so contagious you will want to turn the pages. --Larry Lester, Chairman of the Negro Leagues Committee of SABR<p>ity<p> In

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Donald Spivey is Professor of History at the University of Miami and the author or editor of five books, including Fire from the Soul: A History of the African-American Struggle. He lives in Palmetto Bay, Florida.

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