Contenders

This audiobook narrates the inspiring true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, the first Native pro baseball players to compete against each other in a World Series in 1911. Highlighting their backgrounds on the White Earth and Cahuilla reservations, it emphasizes their resilience, dedication to their passions, and the quest for Native American representation in sports. Despite media-driven rivalries and racism, Meyers and Bender broke barriers, collectively playing in nine championships, offering a powerful testament to perseverance in the face of injustice. Prose by Traci Sorell vividly brings their stories to life, making their journeys a source of inspiration.