Negro League Baseball Player Reginald R. Howard Talks About His Book And The Lost History Of Negro League Baseball

By David Jordan Jr

Icons of the world possess history that educates one about the past and prepares one for the future which they will embark upon. Reginald R. Howard is a man who’s life encompasses American History and World History. At 90 years old, Reginald has lived a life that informs the world of how things were for black baseball players in the United States of America nearly one hundred years ago, while continuing to live a life that will inspire future generations to pursue all of the goals which they make for themselves in their life path. Reginald was a batboy for professional baseball teams in the Negro League and he also played the game of baseball professionally in the Negro Leagues for the Indianapolis Clowns.

As a person that not only witnessed history, but was apart of history of the Negro League as a player, Reginald’s life has provided him the opportunity to share a story that has been seemingly lost in history. His recently released book “BASEBALL’S SILENT GENOCIDE How They Cut Black Youth Out of Baseball” details the history of not only his life and Negro League Baseball, but also the demise of black youth playing the game of baseball. This book was edited by writer, television and film producer Ilunga Adell and edited by publisher George Grant.

The book provides readers the opportunity to learn about the history of Negro League Baseball from a man that was involved in the game with the players, administration and owners as both a young batboy and as an infielder for the Indianapolis Clowns.

Reginald spoke with ESHE about his book and the lost history of Negro League Baseball.

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Writer Ilunga Adell And Publisher George Grant Talk About Reggie Howard’s Book “BASEBALL’S SILENT GENOCIDE How They Cut Black Youth Out of Baseball” And Negro League Baseball.

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