{"product_id":"roy-white-from-compton-to-the-bronx-hardcover","title":"Roy White: From Compton to the Bronx - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoy White\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul R. Semendinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Compton's tough streets to Yankee Stadium's bright lights, Roy White's journey is a testament to perseverance and baseball greatness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow Roy White's inspiring life, from his humble beginnings in Compton, California, to his stellar career with the New York Yankees and the Tokyo Giants. Experience the highs and lows of playing alongside legends like Mickey Mantle and Reggie Jackson, while navigating the challenges of racism and segregation in mid-20th century America. Discover how White's quiet dignity and exceptional talent made him a beloved figure in baseball history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of baseball, biography, and stories of triumph over adversity, \u003ci\u003eRoy White: From Compton to the Bronx\u003c\/i\u003e offers a \u003cb\u003egripping\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003enostalgic\u003c\/b\u003e look at a remarkable life. Relive the glory days of the Yankees and gain insight into the social issues that shaped a generation. Buy now to celebrate the legacy of a true American hero!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most beloved Yankees of All-Time, \u003cb\u003eRoy White \u003c\/b\u003ewas an all-star outfielder for the Yankees from 1965 to 1979. Roy played in the 1977 and 1978 World Championship Yankees teams. He later played for the Tokyo Giants in Japan, coached with the Yankees, and founded the Roy White Foundation, which provides financial assistance to young adults and children whose desire to further their education is inhibited by financial complications. Roy White sits among the all-time leaders on most of the all-time Yankees lists. After a wonderful 32-year career in education, \u003cb\u003eDr. Paul Semendinger\u003c\/b\u003e is now a fulltime author and part time college professor and is widely known for his knowledge of the history of baseball, specifically the New York Yankees. He is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) and is the Editor-in-Chief of the successful Yankees blog, \u003ci\u003eStart Spreading the News\u003c\/i\u003e. Paul lives in New Jersey with his wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.06 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53097949004000,"sku":"9781951122577","price":33.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/THRHXGVhhf9781951122577.webp?v=1781690341","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/roy-white-from-compton-to-the-bronx-hardcover","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}