The Parrot Man

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By MacKnight Black ’50

Published Dec. 14, 2018

As a young boy, Barney took comfort in listening to radio broadcasts of the Washington Senators. As he grows older, he finds new ways to participate in the sport he loves. MacKnight Black ’50 offers a heartfelt story on compassion, community, and belief in the children’s book The Parrot Man (Mascot Books).

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