CHAPTER:6
MAKING
A SCIENT
, About the A
Robert W. Peterson was an American author and
journalist. He is best known for writing Only the Ball
Was White, a book about African American baseball
players in the Negro Leagues. Peterson wanted to make
sure that these talented players were not forgotten just
because they were not allowed to play in the Major
Leagues due to racism.
His book helped bring attention to many great Black
MAKING
A SCIENT
, About the A
Robert W. Peterson was an American author and
journalist. He is best known for writing Only the Ball
Was White, a book about African American baseball
players in the Negro Leagues. Peterson wanted to make
sure that these talented players were not forgotten just
because they were not allowed to play in the Major
Leagues due to racism.
His book helped bring attention to many great Black
