A Legacy to Leave Our Youth: Autobiography of John ''Mule'' Miles

By John Miles and Antoinette V. Franklin

John "Mule" Miles, former Negro League Baseball Player and one of the grounds crewmen for the Tuskegee Airman has encouraged my family and I to have faith, be proud, endure and continue to move forward. A Legacy to Leave Our Youth tells of the determination of an African American Man who overcame the adversity of segregation, The Great Depression and survived.

He made up his mind to be the best. He wanted to play baseball and became a part of history. Mr. Mile is a prominent leader in the city of San Antonio, Texas. He is legendary for hitting eleven home runs in eleven straight games. He played alongside of many of baseball greats: Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Josh Gibson, and Satchel Paige.

With his strong faith in God and belief in education, Miles encourages youth by his mott: "It's Cool To Stay In School." With a sense of humor, positive thoughts and actions he has never been given up on his dreams.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jul 6, 2009
• ISBN: 9781465324238

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"A LEGACY TO

LEAVE OUR YOUTH"

AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

OF

JOHN MULE MILES

John Miles and

Antoinette V. Franklin

Copyright © 2009 by John Miles and Antoinette V. Franklin.

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Contents

Forward

THE NEGRO LEAGUE

Chapter 1

TIMES WERE HARD, BUT WE MADE IT . . .

Chapter 2

I REMEMBER PLAYING BASEBALL AT LINCOLN PARK

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

FROM THE NEGRO LEAGUE TO THE MAJOR LEAGUE

Baseball Card Front Cover

References

Dedication to my family:

In the Christian grace of God, I wish you much love and all the best of health.

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THE NEGRO LEAGUE

John Mule Miles played with The Chicago American Giants of the Negro League from 1946-1949. He was given the name of Mule by his manager, Jim Candy Taylor; after observing young Miles hit the ball, Candy remarked, He hits the ball like a mule kicks. Miles became famous after hitting two home runs in one ball game.

John Miles is legendary for hitting eleven home runs in eleven straight games. He played alongside many of baseball’s greats: Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige.

During his career, John Miles performed at various ball fields: Yankee Stadium, Polo Grounds, New York, Griffith Stadium, Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio and The Chicago American Giants