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Our white boy

by Jerry Craft with Kathleen Sullivan (2010)

About this book

"Tells the story of Jerry Craft, rancher and former mayor of Jacksboro, Texas, who was the first white man to play in the West Texas Colored League during the summers of 1959 and 1960. Craft was pitcher for the Wichita Falls/Graham Stars, a small, semi-professional, all-black team"--Provided by publisher.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreOur white boy Lead Character

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