Kansas Baseball: Book Talk with Michael J. Travis

Author Michael J. Travis will tell stories of his lifelong passion: ! Go back to the late 1800s and the birth of Walter Johnson and George Sweatt, Humboldt kids who played ball at the highest level but in different leagues due to racism. Learn about the sixteen-year-old signed by the Kansas City Athletics, who left the University of Kansas campus to play his first game at Municipal Stadium the next day. Read about pioneers in the game named Joyce, Katie and Alex, determined and talented women who are part of our national pastime. This book rounds the bases from Kansas baseball’s beginnings in Wichita with League 42 to the Major Leagues.

The author will have copies available for sale and signing. This event will be held in-person and also livestreamed on our and .

Host or Publisher Watkins Museum of History