Cardinal Dreams: The Legacy of Charlie Peete and a Life Cut Short

by: Danny Spewak (Author)

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Publication Date: 5 Mar. 2024

Language: English

Print Length: 256 pages

ISBN-10: 153817992X

ISBN-13: 9781538179925

Book Description

Cardinal Dreams revitalizes the legacy of Charlie Peete, a key figure in integrating the minor leagues with the breakout potential to be the first established Black position player for the St. Louis Cardinals. Peete changed the world for the better and left a lasting impact on baseball before his tragic death at just 27 years old.