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- Title
Of a Fire on the Mound: Racism, Baseball Capitalism and the Game's Greatest Pitcher, Bob Gibson.
- Authors
CLAIR, JEFFREY ST.
- Abstract
This text explores the experiences of Bob Gibson, a Black baseball player, and his encounters with racism and discrimination throughout his career. It highlights incidents where Gibson was targeted by law enforcement solely based on his race, as well as the wrongful shooting of Robbie Tolan, the son of Gibson's friend. The text also mentions Gibson's involvement in labor activism and his friendship with Jackie Robinson. It concludes by discussing the lack of recognition and opportunities Gibson received after retiring from baseball.
- Subjects
BASEBALL competitions; BASKETBALL fans; SCHOOL sports; BASEBALL fans; AMERICAN civil rights movement; BASEBALL teams; WIDOWS
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article