Description
First edition of Uppity: My Life in Baseball by Bill White, the eight-time all-star first baseman and first African-American President of the National League.
Octavo, 303pp. Blue hardcover, title on spine. Stated “first edition” with a full number line on copyright page. Appears unread. In the publisher’s dust jacket, retail price on front flap, light shelf wear, near fine example.
Signed by the author on the half title.
Bill White was the first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies from 1956 to 1969. Over his career, he was an eight-time all-star and won seven Gold Glove Awards, showcasing his defensive prowess. White boasted a .286 career batting average, amassing over 1,800 hits and 200 home runs. After his playing career, he became a successful broadcaster and made history as the first African American president of a major sports league when he was appointed president of the National League in 1989, serving until 1994.
