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Cool Papa Bell , Leroy Satchel Paige , Josh Gibson

The Editors — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:54:53 +0000

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Cool Papa Bell , Leroy Satchel Paige , Josh Gibson: By A.Vaughan , O.Jones, R Council

Monte Irvin Speaking to Fans

The Editors — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:53:17 +0000

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Monte Irvin talking to fans

Negro Baseball Leagues History @ CAAM

The Editors — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:02:02 +0000

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Negro Baseball Leagues History @ CAAM: This is a short clip from a show filmed at California African American Museum. Our guest host is Black Baseball Expert, Leroy Copper & several ex-ball players from the 1940′s. The Original National Association of Base Ball Players formed in 1867 banned Black Athletes. In the early 1880′s independent Black teams began forming in the East and MidWest. In 1920 Andrew “Rube” Foster owner of the Chicago American Giants, organized the Negro National League with eight teams. In 1945, Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier by signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Blaze-Out

Harrison Ford on Civil Rights Icon Jackie Robinson

The Editors — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:07:04 +0000

Ford on Civil Rights Icon Jackie Robinson: Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman talk about new movie ’42,’ which details the struggle faced by the first black player in Major League Baseball, Jackie Rob…

Baseball Hall of Fame – Biographies: Cool Papa Bell

The Editors — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:01:09 +0000

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Baseball Hall of Fame – Biographies: Cool Papa Bell: “Cool Papa” Bell’s Hall of Fame Video Bio

"42", Jackie Robinson and The Baseball Hall of Fame

The Editors — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:04:31 +0000

“42″, Jackie Robinson and The Baseball Hall of Fame: You can relive the story of Jackie Robinson on the big screen and at The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Using Hall of Fame archival interviews, here is a piece about the impact that Number 42 had on baseball, sports, America and the world.

Memories & Dreams Additional Content – Clyde Sukeforth Interview Excerpt

The Editors — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:03:17 +0000

Memories & Dreams Additional Content – Clyde Sukeforth Interview Excerpt: In this companion to the Memories & Dreams magazine article, the Hall of Fame digs into its vast film and video archive to show you an excerpt from an interview with Clyde Sukeforth. Sukeforth was the Brooklyn Dodgers scout sent by Branch Rickey to see Jackie Robinson and bring him back to New York to meet with Rickey.

Push for more African Americans in MLB

The Editors — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:01:48 +0000

Push for more African Americans in MLB: Bud Selig is looking to increase the number of African Americans in baseball. Allie LaForce and Gary Parrish weigh in on the importance of this initiative. W…

Jackie Robinson – Mini Bio

The Editors — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:46:50 +0000

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Jackie Robinson – Mini Bio: A short biography of Jackie Robinson, the player who changed the face of American baseball.

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel: Jackie Robinson (HBO)

The Editors — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:45:06 +0000

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