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Library Black History Month Events

Date: Mon 27 February
Time: All day
Location: TCC Library

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The Right Time: John Henry "Pop" Lloyd and Black Baseball

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7 p.m., Monday, February 27, Dr. Wes Singletary, history and social sciences adjunct professor, will read from his book, The Right Time: John Henry “Pop” Lloyd and Black Baseball.  

Although he never played a day in the white major leagues, John Henry "Pop" Lloyd was one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived. A shortstop who could take over a game with his glove or his bat, Lloyd dominated early black baseball, drawing comparisons to the most celebrated National Leaguer of his day, Honus Wagner, who declared it a privilege to be mentioned with Lloyd. Beginning his career years before the first Negro National League was established, Lloyd played for a dizzying number of teams, following the money, as he'd put it, throughout the country and sometimes past its borders, doing several stints in Cuba. He was seemingly ageless, winning two batting titles in his 40s and playing at the highest levels of blackball until he was 48. (He would continue to coach and play semi-pro baseball for another ten years.) Admired by teammates and opponents alike for his generosity and quiet strength, Lloyd was also one of the most beloved figures in white or black baseball.

Wes Singletary is the author of three books: The Right Time: John Henry "Pop" Lloyd and Black Baseball; Al Lopez: The Life of Baseball's El Senor; and Florida's First Big League Baseball Players: A Narrative History. Wes has a Ph.D. in history from Florida State University. He is married to the former Toni Zarate and they have two great kids, Patricia and Nelson. A proud native of Tampa, and a big time Rays fan, Wes and his family live in Tallahassee, Florida.
 

Take the Black Women in American Culture and History quiz   :

  • 1st prize is a Kindle, 2nd & 3rd place prizes are gift baskets.
  • Contest runs from Monday 20th - through Monday 27th.
  • Contest is limited to currently enrolled TCC Students.
  • One entry per student.
  • Pick up a quiz on either 1st or 2nd floor of the Library, Reference Desk or Access Services desk.
  • Come on in for more details. Contest Rules.
TCC Library has announced the addition of several events to its lineup of Black History Month observances. 

At 12:20 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, Dr. Anthony Viegbesie, history and social sciences professor, will read from his book, Our Faults: Conversations on the State of Affairs in Modern Black America.  

And at 7 p.m., Monday, February 27, Dr. Wes Singletary, history and social sciences adjunct professor, will read from his book, The Right Time: John Henry “Pop” Lloyd and Black Baseball  .  
Both readings will take place on the first floor of the TCC Library, and copies of the books will be available for purchase and to be signed by the authors.
 

Visit the Library website for links to the 2012 African American History calendar ,  and more Library activities.