"Hall of Famer Charles Albert Bender has been the subject of renewed interest in recent years, as researchers have described his experiences as an American Indian in a game played mostly by whites. Lost in the discussion, however, are Bender's accomplishments on the mound, where he was one of the great pitchers in an age famous for pitching"--Provided by publisher.
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