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In 1886, a semipro team known as the Union Baseball Club was founded in Chicago. Under the leadership of Frank Leland, this team of black players worked its way to the top of Chicago's otherwise all-white semipro city league. Covering the years 1870-1953, this is a history of a legendary Negro League team. Sources include contemporary newspaper articles and interviews with veteran players.

The Chicago American Giants

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    A Paperback by Paul Debono

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      Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
      Publication Date: 3/30/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786466085, 978-0786466085
      ISBN10: 0786466081

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In 1886, a semipro team known as the Union Baseball Club was founded in Chicago. Under the leadership of Frank Leland, this team of black players worked its way to the top of Chicago's otherwise all-white semipro city league. Covering the years 1870-1953, this is a history of a legendary Negro League team. Sources include contemporary newspaper articles and interviews with veteran players.

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