By the 1950s, the Negro League, which had until that point been the main place for Black men to play professional baseball, was essentially defunct. This year was the 100 th anniversary of the ...

As important as that day remains, it wasn’t the first time a Black man played professional baseball ... That led to the formation of Negro League baseball. The new documentary The League adds ...

Julius “Satchel” Sledge was born in Indiana, and played professional baseball for the Indianapolis Clowns in the Negro American League. Mr. Sledge stepped foot on the field at Rickwood for the ...

“Bittersweet because it took Major League Baseball so long to recognize Negro League stats,” Lester ... Leon Day pitched for 12 pro seasons, striking out 18 in one game and leading the ...

though not part of the professional Negro Leagues, made their mark as the Indianapolis Clowns. This extraordinary journey showcases the enduring spirit of black baseball players, weaving them into ...

and more records may change as the MLB analyzes other numbers from seven professional Negro Leagues that operated between 1920 and 1948. Combined, the Negro Leagues produced 35 National Baseball ...