From the New York Times Best-Selling book, “WE ARE THE SHIP: The
Story of Negro League Baseball,” by Kadir Nelson, Rube Foster (fourth
from right), founder of the Negro National League and owner of the
Chicago American Giants, “ran his team like it was a major league
club.” Foster is shown here, circa 1920, calling his team together
while scribbling instructions to be administered to his players. The
team, having traveled first class in a plush and comfortable rented
Pullman train car (most teams traveled by bus or passenger car), has
just arrived in town to play a local team. They are greeted by curious
local children as they disembark from the car. Pictured are:
Christobal Torriente (second from right), Bingo DeMoss (seventh from
right in brown suit), and Dave Malarcher (walking down steps).
Limited Edition Gicleé on Canvas
Edition size: 100 Limited Editions;
10 Artist’s Proofs; 10 Hand-Embellished
Image size: 48” x 24”
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