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Tag: Blacks in baseball

Arts & Culture / Movies

New film unveils untold story of one of baseball’s greatest

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 - by Tiffany Johnson

Presented by production company 612IM, the film John Wesley Donaldson uncovered the story of a man whose athleticism, leadership, and innovative impact changed the game of professional baseball forever.

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Sports / Twins/MLB

‘Doby Night,’ but few Blacks in sight

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 - by Charles Hallman

After a year’s postponement due to COVID-19, the team’s annual Larry Doby Night resumed June 29 when the Saints played Omaha.

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Sports / Twins/MLB

What’s happened to Black baseball fans—and players?

May 14, 2021 - by Charles Hallman - 1 Comment

‘We know that African Americans’ interest in baseball is steadily on the decline or remains stagnant.’

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Sports

Baseball still as White as ever

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 - by Charles Hallman - 2 Comments.

Baseball’s Whiteness, especially at the pro and college levels, is both obvious and concerning.

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Slider / Sports

New St. Paul baseball museum chronicles local Black history

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 - by Charles Hallman - 1 Comment

The City of Baseball Museum, located on the third-base side of the St. Paul Saints’ downtown stadium, opens May 16.

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Sports / Twins/MLB

Blacks scarce at annual Jackie Robinson Day game

April 19, 2017April 20, 2017 - by Charles Hallman

Does anyone really care anymore? This year’s annual Jackie Robinson Day (April 15) held by Major League Baseball (MLB) has come and gone. Unfortunately, as I sat last Saturday in …

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