The Negro Baseball Leagues: An American Legacy
Lecture and discussion led by author Byron Motley
When: Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd., Montecito, CA
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Categories: Lectures
Description: Byron Motley has a rare insight into the historic league because his father, Bob Motley, umpired in the Negro Leagues for several years. Motley authored Ruling Over Monarchs, Giants and Stars: Umpiring in the Negro Leagues and Beyond, a memoir of his father who called balls and strikes during games with such legends as Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Willie Mays.
Elena Yee, director of intercultural programs at Westmont, says Motley’s presentation is insightful, educational, amusing and moving.
The lecture is sponsored by Westmont athletics, kinesiology and intercultural programs.
Phone: 805-565-6051
Event posted Jan. 22, 2008
Last updated Jan. 22, 2008
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