Jackie and Campy by William C. Kashatus

Acknowledgments
    This book is dedicated to two educators who had a profound impact on my life. The late Peter Cline, a professor of history at Earlham College, was my undergraduate advisor and a dear friend. He read widely, thought deeply, and communicated his knowledge with gentle good humor and in a manner that was engaging and respectful of the young minds he taught. Peter encouraged me to pursue graduate school in history and secured a Mellon Fellowship for me after I left Earlham. But his greatest gift was cultivating in me a sense of intellectual self-esteem.
    Michael Zuckerman, emeritus professor at the University of Pennsylvania, encouraged me to pursue a doctorate in history and served on my dissertation board. Though he would not allow me to settle for anything less than my best work, he did so in a manner that was respectful of me and the intellectual process itself. Mike also took a genuine interest in my dual career as a secondary school teacher and National Park Service Ranger by visiting my “classroom”—sometimes with his own students—and sharing ideas on pedagogy and curriculum. He continues to be a valued friend.
    Both of these educators served as important role models because of their special ability to communicate with young adults from many different backgrounds. They understood that good teaching engages the student in life itself, challenging him to question the moral conventions and stereotypes of our society. In the process they showed me that teaching can be a challenging and personally rewarding profession because it demands intellectual rigor and high standards as well as compassion and faith in young people. For that, I am eternally grateful.
    Special thanks are also due to all of the individuals who agreed to be interviewed for this book: Hank Aaron, Rich Ashburn, Gene Benson,Ralph Caballero, Bill Cash, Mahlon Duckett, Carl Erskine, Stanley Glenn, Wilmer Harris, Gene Hermanski, Monte Irvin, Clyde King, James McGowan, Johnny Podres, Ken Raffensberger, Branch Rickey III, Robin Roberts, Ed Roebuck, Howie Schultz, Andy Seminick, Harry Walker, Marvin Williams, and Don Zimmer. The personal insight and candor of Carl Erskine and Monte Irvin are especially appreciated. They are among the few close friends of Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson who are still with us and were willing to participate in this enterprise. I regret that the Robinson and Campanella families failed to return my phone calls and e-mails. Their insights would have contributed significantly to the substance and scope of the book.
    The editorial staff at University of Nebraska Press was invaluable to improving the book, especially Rob Taylor and Courtney Ochsner. I am also grateful to Michael McGandy, Larry Hogan, and Larry Lester, all of whom provided helpful editorial advice and encouragement. John Horne at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library and Carolyn McGoldrick of the Associated Press were extremely helpful in locating photographs and securing permission to reproduce them in this book.
    Finally, I am grateful to my wife, Jackie, and our three sons, Tim, Peter, and Ben, who continue to tolerate my twin passions for writing and baseball and still offer their unconditional support and love.

Jackie & Campy

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