The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings with Ben Railton

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 389) — Are you a baseball fan? Today we're digging into some baseball history as it was depicted in the 1976 movie "The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings." Learn about the history of barnstorming baseball teams with Ben Railton, Professor of American Studies at Fitchburg State University. We'll discuss how the movie's characters mirror real legends like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Jackie Robinson. Ben is the host of the podcast Baseball, Bigotry and the Battle for America and author of Of Thee I Sing: Race and American Patriotism.Guest LinksBlack and White and Read: https://links.boatspodcast.com/389guestBen Railton's Podcast: https://links.boatspodcast.com/389podcastOf Thee I Sing: The Contested History of American Patriotism: https://links.boatspodcast.com/389bookChapters0:00 Intro & Movie Synopsis3:45 Guest Introduction & Historical Accuracy Grade7:22 Characters & Real-Life Parallels10:13 Negro Leagues & Barnstorming Context17:05 Owner Violence & Labor Activism20:41 Performance, The Invite Pitch & House of David32:51 Hardships & The Climactic Game42:40 Jackie Robinson & End of an Era49:19 Wrap Up & Two Truths and a LieSupport My WorkJoin the BOATS community: https://links.boatspodcast.com/communityBecome a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes): https://links.boatspodcast.com/producersSupport my sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisersEmail me: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.