Toni Stone – First Professional Female Baseball Player in the Negro Leagues
Toni Stone initially played softball for the St. Paul HighLex girls’ team but left after a...
National Negro Leagues History
African Americans entered the world of baseball in the late 1800s, participating in military, college, and...
David Justice Discusses the Decline of Black Players in MLB
In the realm of sports media, particularly on platforms like ESPN, there is a significant discussion...
MLB Legend Reggie Jackson Says Bear Bryant Once Called Him A Racial Slur As A Compliment
Reggie Jackson, a 14-time MLB All-Star who played from 1967 to 1987, has recently spoken out...
How Willie Mays Handled Racism and the Media
In the summer of 1964, Mays gathered all the Black and Latino players on the San...
Reggie Jackson Highlights the Complex Legacy of Rickwood Field Game
As the much-anticipated game at Rickwood Field arrived, baseball was almost an afterthought. An emotionally charged...
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