Tag Archives: Bill White

The Next Commissioner of Baseball

Posted on September 28, 2013 by rightoffthebatbook

Bud Selig, a most mediocre commissioner—doubling for a spell as an owner—of Major League Baseball (MLB), will step down in early 2015. By meting out a devastating if circumscribed series of suspensions for PED use, especially to Alex Rodriguez (August … Continue reading →

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William DeKova White Take Two

Posted on May 22, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Uppity, Bill White’s memoir of his times as a player, the first full-time-team black broadcaster in Major League Baseball, and the first black league president is a fast read (in the best sense) and overall a good one. The stories … Continue reading →

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William DeKova White

Posted on April 14, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

I (Evander) can hardly wait to read Uppity by Bill White. Easy prediction: Baseball fans will love it. White played for three teams, all National League: the Giants (both in New York and San Francisco, which undoubtedly has something to … Continue reading →

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