Starting in the early part of the 20th century, coal operators discovered that forming baseball teams in each coal camp was a great way to promote unity among their workers, as well as give the men something to do in their free time. From this tradition sprang minor league teams around Appalachia and a love of baseball in the region.
Today Rod tells the story of baseball as it was played in Clintwood, Virginia, during and right after World War II.
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