For over 50 years or until 1947 when Jackie Robinson smashed the major leagues' color barrier the only ball fields where an African American could play organize

The story of black professional baseball provides a remarkable perspective on several major themes in modern African American history: the initial black respons

How good was Negro League Baseball (1920-1948)? Some experts maintain that the quality of play was equal to that of the American and National Leagues. Some beli

This baseball league that was made up of African American players and run by African American owners ushered in the biggest change in the history of baseball. I