Books by Larry Lester

For the first time, witness and read about New York's most prominent black teams, from post Civil War days through the late 1950s. Discover the greatness of teams like the Cuban Giants, Lincoln Stars/Giants, and Brooklyn's original Bums, the Royal Giants, the Brown Dodgers and the Eagles; and Manhattan's Black Yankees, the Cubans and the early integration days of Major League teams.

Provides a comprehensive account of the first championship series played between teams from two all-black professional leagues. This illustrated volume also provides commentary, records, and full statistics for each club's regular season performance, along with biographical profiles of the players.