So much of baseball history is intertwined with the legacy of the Negro Leagues that it's hard to believe how many of these great players remain unknown to most fans of the game. One of the best players in the leagues' history, Monte Irvin has helped to correct that injustice by identifying the five greatest players at each position—including Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige, and Josh Gibson—as well as paying homage to the coaches, owners, and teams, while his reminiscences are bolstered here by rare photos.