The Journal of Steffanie Rivers
*October is Main League Baseball playoff season, however you may’t have the dialog about MLB with out speaking concerning the Negro Leagues.
If you recognize historical past, you recognize there was a time when solely White males had been allowed to play within the main leagues.
Black baseball gamers … despite the fact that their abilities had been simply nearly as good or higher – needed to play within the Negro Leagues. There’s a museum devoted to preserving the legacy of the Negro Leagues and the contributions of its gamers.
Phil S. Dixon is a co-founder of that museum. He spoke about his expertise working within the main leagues and the sophisticated relationship that began with sports activities integration.
Steffanie Rivers is a contract journalist dwelling within the Dallas-Ft. Value Metroplex. E mail her at [email protected] together with your feedback, questions, and talking inquiries. Comply with her @tcbstef on Instagram, Thread and Twitter.
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