Interesting... I read the book called Pride Against Prejudice, which was a little dry, but definitely gave me a great appreciation of what a trailblazer Doby was.

He never got the credit he deserved for being #2 (as both player and -- I believe -- manager), but was a phenomenal athlete and had a huge impact on the game of baseball.

Who on earth is Bud Greenspan?

I don't get SHO, but I want to see the film!

I added two links to the original diary above, for those who want to know more.

Did anyone tune in?  For once I found a use for showtime other than to watch Weeds.  It was pretty good.  I found it amazing how much i didn't know about doby's career.  i wouldn't have minded seeing more game footage while his family or his contemporaries were talking in the background as opposed to showing them talk.  i loved some of those old uniforms and caps.  How good was that 54 team?  I'd love to see a documentary on the indians from that era.

I enjoyed it as an Indians fan, but I doubt it would make for compelling viewing outside of that.  Some great game footage and recent interviews with Feller, Rosen and Mudcat Grant.  Missed the first half-hour, so maybe there was some more interesting stuff in there.