Stuff You Should Know Selects: How the Negro Leagues Worked
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Feb 22, 2025 Discover the rich history of the Negro Leagues as a powerful response to baseball's racial segregation. Explore key figures and their struggles against systemic racism while showcasing the resilience and talent of Black players. Learn how the leagues shaped America's social landscape and ultimately paved the way for integration, highlighted by the legendary Satchel Paige. From its inception to its decline, this discussion shines a light on a pivotal chapter in sports history, revealing both the challenges and triumphs that defined an era.
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Baseball Segregation
- In 1896, Plessy v. Ferguson legitimized existing segregation.
- Baseball, however, had already unofficially segregated years earlier.
The Walker Brothers
- Moses Fleetwood Walker and Welday Walker were the first black brothers in professional baseball in 1886.
- They played for the Toledo Blue Stocks.
William Edward White
- In 1879, William Edward White became the first black professional baseball player.
- He played a single game, substituting for another player.