Facing Racism in Baseball

The chapter delves into the challenges and discrimination faced by a baseball player within his team, highlighting instances of racism on and off the field, including a racist coach, verbal abuse from fans, and deliberate on-field violence. It discusses the impact of racial slurs and bigotry on the player, as well as the perseverance shown in the face of mistreatment and adversity, echoing the prevalent racism in baseball during that era.