Author Series: Alan Levy

Join us in the Hall of Fame Bullpen Theater to discuss the book Walter Alston: The Rise of a Manager. A professor of American history at Slippery Rock University, Alan Levy provides in-depth research into the life of Hall of Fame manager Walter Alston.

The book traces Alston's rise through the minor leagues and big leagues to become a Hall of Fame manager, owner of more than 2,000 career wins and four world championships. Signed in 1935, Alston played on many minor league teams, but went to bat in the majors just once—and struck out. St. Louis Cardinals President Branch Rickey recognized other talents in Alston and made him a player-manager. Among his highlights were a 1946 championship with the racially-integrated Nashua “Little” Dodgers.