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Negro League Baseball - Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier

Let's dig into the origins of the Negro League Baseball, a baseball league that was created all the way back in the 1880s and the two players who were so successful, they broke the segregationist wall in baseball: Josh Gibson & Satchel Paige. Gibson was an absolute legend at the bat and Paige was one of the world biggest showmen as well as best pitcher. And both would pave the way for Jackie Robinson.

English
  • Originally Aired June 3, 2021
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Network United States YouTube
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created June 12, 2021 by
    ricobirch
  • Modified June 12, 2021 by
    ricobirch