Before Brooklyn

This book explores the largely overlooked efforts of individuals who fought against segregation in baseball, highlighting early instances of integration and the persistent struggles faced by Black players and advocates before Jackie Robinson's historic breakthrough. It sheds light on lesser-known heroes, from reporters to porters, who contributed to the fight for inclusion in professional sports. The narrative also revisits the history of Black players in baseball, revealing that Moses Fleetwood Walker predates Robinson as the first Black professional player. Through these stories, it paints a nuanced picture of the ongoing fight for racial equality in America's pastime.