Course detail: The Segregation and Desegregation of Baseball: The Steps Leading to Jackie Robinson

While the signing of Jackie Robinson by the Brooklyn Dodgers is well known, the historical and sociological circumstances behind this are often neglected. This presentation will look at the factors behind the exclusion of African American baseball players from the Civil War through the depression years of the 1930's.

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Instructor Bio: Terry C. Rodenberg is a retired professor of sociology and executive director of international programs at the University of Central Missouri and has made numerous presentations across the United States in addition to nine other countries. In his youth he played baseball against the last of the Negro League teams, the Indianapolis Clowns, and will bring personal observations of that experience to his presentation. 

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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee

 Session Information: OC25220H

Schedule: Every week on Monday, starting on 04/07/25 and ending on 04/07/25
Times: 06:30pm-08:30pm CDT

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Terry C Rodenberg

Facility Detail

KU Edwards Campus, 163 Regnier Hall, In Person and Online
12610 Quivira Rd
Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.