Gready McKinnis, a Negro Leagues star, was the first Black player in the Minnesota State Baseball Tournament in 1947, and his stats are now officially recognized by Major League Baseball.
Black baseball players
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What’s happened to Black baseball fans—and players?
‘We know that African Americans’ interest in baseball is steadily on the decline or remains stagnant.’
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Boston Red Sox champions of baseball!
The World Series, won by Boston in five games, was consistent with what they have done all year. They beat New York in the Divisional playoff series three games to one.
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A cherished history — recalling MN Black baseball players
As the weather slowly turns wintry, the hot stove heats up. This is the phrase used to describe baseball talk during the off-season. This time the “stove” topic was about Black baseball players and their historic accomplishments. “Play By Play – Recalling Minnesotans and the Negro Baseball League” took place November 17 at the downtown Minneapolis’ […]