The Celestials’ Last Game

Third Inning: The Celestials and Baseball in the 19th Century

The rise of baseball in the 19th century is one of the great American stories, and we can't tell it without including the successful semi-pro squad the Celestials.

Second Inning: Denis Kearney and the Tragic Ironies of Irish American White Supremacy

Denis Kearney's experience as an immigrant, labor leader, and anti-Chinese activist exemplifies the tragic ironies of 19th century Irish American histories.

First Inning: Yung Wing’s Chinese Educational Mission in the Era of Exclusion

Yung Wing's inspiring story, the founding of the Chinese Educational Mission and its baseball team, and the era of exclusion.

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A tragic yet triumphant 1881 baseball game and the battle for America.