An Another View Special

Out of the Shadows

This is a look at the long overdue recognition for the achievements of New Jersey's Negro League baseball players. The first segment chronicles the history of Negro league baseball in New Jersey with emphasis on the outstanding hall of fame players. The second segment profiles the accomplishments of July 1998 Hall of Fame inductee Larry Doby. It was only 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier of the major leagues that Doby also crossed the line. The third segment takes a look at several efforts in place to preserve the legacy of the Negro Leagues.

Guests - Dr. Lawrence Hogan, Negro League Historian - Max Manning, Former Newark Eagles Pitcher - Dr. Joseph Verilla, Guest Curator, Paterson Museum - Larry Doby, 1998 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee - Ken Shepard, President, Atlantic City Surf - Jennifer Frudakis, Sculptor