Cincinnati Soul resurrects the inspiring legacies of the Cincinnati Tigers, the Cincinnati Cuban Stars, and other Black baseball teams in Cincinnati.
It sheds light on the players' remarkable skills, what life was like as a Negro Leaguer, and the barriers they overcame, ensuring their stories are remembered and celebrated. By exploring the socioeconomic and cultural backdrop of Cincinnati during the era of the Negro Leagues, Cincinnati Soul provides a comprehensive understanding of the environment in which these teams thrived and how they were integral to the community and the broader civil rights movement.
Cincinnati Soul weaves together the personal stories of the players, coaches, and fans, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives and experiences of those involved in Cincinnati's Black baseball teams. It highlights the contributions these teams made to modern baseball within the city and nationally, the enduring legacy of these teams, and their role in shaping the sport as we know it today.
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978-1-63698-616-6 (9781636986166)
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Al Lautenslager, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, is a ten-times published, best-selling author, entrepreneur, book collector, businessperson, and professional speaker, who is passionate about baseball. His other titles include Baseball Confidential, Managing the Show, Leveling the Playing Field, DaVinci Visits Today, A Day in the Life of a Tuscany Winemaker, Guerrilla Marketing in 30 Days, and more. Al is currently enjoying retired life, pursuing his passions of baseball, travel, writing, and family life.
