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Document Type
Oral History
Abstract
In this interview, Ralph Gordon is interviewed by Kern Jackson at the James Seals Jr. Park and Recreation Center in Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Gordon particularly focuses on the history and legacy of baseball in the Down the Bay neighborhood, including the many Black professional players who came out of Mobile, the visits by scouts and tryouts for major league teams, and the experiences of playing ball during segregation. He also recalls some of the cuisine and foodways Down the Bay, and especially seafood. He describes some of the businesses, landmarks, and institutions of the neighborhood.
Publication Date
6-24-2022
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Gordon, Ralph and Jackson, Kern, "DTB 035 Ralph Gordon 6-24-2022" (2022). Down the Bay Oral History Project Interviews. 31.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/dtb-interviews/31