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Selects: How the Negro Leagues Worked

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A decade before the U.S. officially segregated in 1896, baseball banned black players. A decade before the US integrated, baseball broke the color barrier. Between, the Negro Leagues produced some of the finest players to ever take the field. Explore this important piece of American history with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.

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Robbie Huff

Jackie Robinson was 1947. Abner Doubleday did NOT invent baseball. That's two layups you shouldn't miss.

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Selects: How the Negro Leagues Worked

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