The Power and the Darkness: The Life of Josh Gibson in the Shadows of the Game
of Mark Ribowsky
Description
The first full biography of "the black Babe Ruth", Negro League legend Josh Gibson, this intriguiing portrait pulls no punches in showing the dark side of this great athlete, but is similarly tireless in tracking down his glories. Based on interviews with Gibson's contemporaries, the book also features eight pages of photos from Gibson's son's personal collection.
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- Format Hardcover
- Pages 319 pages
- Publisher Simon & Schuster
- Publication Date May 1st 1996
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9780684804026
- Edition Not informed
- Category Special Interests
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