Encyclopedia of African American Society, Volume 2Gerald David Jaynes An encyclopedic reference of African American history and culture. |
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... League , the first black baseball league . Foster controlled every aspect of his league , making it one of the largest black - owned businesses in the country . In 1926 , the stress of running the NNL proved too much , and Foster ...
... League , the first black baseball league . Foster controlled every aspect of his league , making it one of the largest black - owned businesses in the country . In 1926 , the stress of running the NNL proved too much , and Foster ...
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... league remained in operation until 1948 . Another professional Negro league , the Negro American League ( NAL ) , appeared in 1937. The NAL represented the final professional black baseball league before baseball became integrated . The ...
... league remained in operation until 1948 . Another professional Negro league , the Negro American League ( NAL ) , appeared in 1937. The NAL represented the final professional black baseball league before baseball became integrated . The ...
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... league baseball . Blocked from competing in major league baseball , African Americans formed their own professional teams and leagues . In 1920 , Andrew " Rube " Foster , a black pitcher , promoter , and team owner , founded the Negro ...
... league baseball . Blocked from competing in major league baseball , African Americans formed their own professional teams and leagues . In 1920 , Andrew " Rube " Foster , a black pitcher , promoter , and team owner , founded the Negro ...
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African Americans in Halls of Fame | 907 |
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