The former Negro League players remember the greats from their days in the the league. Some names are familiar, some were even unknown outside of the local clubs they played for, and some like Satchel Paige are remembered by all. See omnystudio

The Beginning of the End

Jun 8th, 2023 19m 57s

Negro League baseball was drawing huge crowds due to its fast action style of play and its fan base. Major League baseball took notice and financial reasons were a large part of the breaking of the color barrier. As players started to migrate t

Reactions to the Barrier Breaking

May 1st, 2023 16m 43s

In 1947 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Of course this was cause for celebration across the Negro Leagues, however for many players it was a realization that they may never get their chance to play at the highe

Travel

Apr 4th, 2023 21m 31s

For many players the opportunity to play in the Negro Leagues opened up a whole new life experience in traveling the country. However, travel was not often easy, and simple things like food, lodging, and gas were hurdles to consider in the Jim

Rising Stars

Mar 21st, 2023 21m 39s

Each player in the Negro Leagues developed into a professional player through different paths. For a lucky few, organized baseball helped them rise, however for most the love of the game, the ability to play many positions, and sometimes luck w

The Church

Mar 6th, 2023 20m 28s

In our first episode we look at the importance of the church and it's role in Negro League baseball. The church was important as a community center, a financial supporter, and a place to physically play baseball. The church was also was also a