We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball

A comprehensive and powerful history of Negro League Baseball, told through the voices of the players, managers, and fans who lived it. Kadir Nelson's striking illustrations and powerful text bring to life the stories of Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and other legendary players who played the game with passion and determination, despite the challenges they faced. The book also explores the history of racism in America and how it affected the players, both on and off the field. We Are the Ship is a must-read for anyone who loves baseball, history, or the story of the human spirit. Using an 'Everyman' player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by the author.