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Selects: How the Negro Leagues Worked

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Legacy of the Homestead Grays and Satchel Paige

This chapter explores the Golden Age of the Negro Leagues with a focus on the Homestead Grays and their legendary pitcher, Satchel Paige. It highlights the team's historical significance, impressive achievements, and the competitive dynamics of the league, including memorable exhibition games. The narrative delves into the challenges of record-keeping for Negro League players, underscoring Paige's extraordinary contributions to baseball and his pivotal role in foreshadowing the breaking of the color barrier.

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