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The Making of a Team - Another Prelude To An Off Broadway Performance

Enter a town, Circa 1938. Where money was scarce, but dreams were great. Men of color, and the people in their midst. Surrounded by hate, yet still determined to persist. A chance at real baseball, this game they lived and breathed. The only way out of oppression, to play in those ***** Leagues. Their dreams were quite simple, not much different from any other man. A house, a family... Just to be equal where they stand. As we look back in time, unfair as it may seem. This story must be told, to preserve the essence of a dream. So in an effort to keep such ignorance, again from it's ugly head to be seen. Ladies and Gentlemen! We now present to you... "The Making Of A Team".

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 2/4/2016 8:28:00 AM
"The Making Of A Team" does a great job of capturing some of the atmosphere black players endured during baseball's pre-integration period. Mr. Witherspoon's poem also does a great job of not diving deeply into the negativity which really makes this work shine - it focuses more on the players and what they were working towards versus any obstacles or technicalities (with respect to Marianne Moore). Will Eckrich
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Chris Witherspoon
Date: 2/5/2016 8:36:00 AM
Wil, Thank you so much for such an awesome review. I am honored that you have chosen my work as part of the focus for your literary objective. From reading your analysis, it seems as if you are possibly pursuing a career in journalism or something to the effect, if so you most certainly have a gift for it. Thank you again for choosing my poem and I wish you God speed in all your future endeavors. ~Chris
Date: 9/6/2015 9:28:00 PM
I like this, nicely done Chris
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Chris Witherspoon
Date: 9/6/2015 9:35:00 PM
Thanks Gwen! Glad you liked it!!
Date: 9/5/2014 11:41:00 AM
Hello Chris, I enjoyed the moment, the presentation of a crowd, and reaction, before getting to know, the performance. I Would love to see the show, with pleasure, league or not, we are all of the same....Love LINDA
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Chris Witherspoon
Date: 9/5/2014 12:54:00 PM
Hi Linda! Thank you so much!! And I would love for you to come see it!!! Let's talk further about it... Email me. xoxo Chris

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