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The most famous negro league players were pitcher Satchell Paige and catcher Josh Gibson.
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What is the name of the baseball league that african american players played in before 1947?
The Negro Leagues
Who is JL Wilkerson and what did he do for negro baseball league?
He was a Negro League manager. He also had a seat on the Negro League Board.
What was the reasoning for the Negro League?
The Negro League was a league founded by Ruth Foster. The Negro League let black people play baseball in their own league. The Negro League was the major league for black people. Most people do not believe this but the Negro League was rougher than the major league back around the 1900s. When Ruth Foster died the Negro League shut down. A few years later Gus Greenlee took over the Negro League. He was a manager of a team. He had the team with Sachel Paige on it. If you weren't aware he was the best Negro baseball player.
Is Anthony Reynolds Miller one of the famous pitchers of the Negro Baseball league?
A search of www.blackbaseball.com, www.negroleaguebaseball.com, www.nlbpa.com (Negro League Baseball Players Association) and the Baseball Encyclopedia shows no mention of an Anthony Miller. Check out the sites listed above, they have great information.
Who did the negro league influence like did it influence famous baseball players.?
Not only famous ballplayers, but also young African Americans
When did the negro league baseball exist?
The first organized league of teams consisting solely of African-Americans -- it was called the Negro National League -- was in 1920. This first league lasted until 1931. A second league, also called the Negro National League, was organized in 1933. Another league, the Negro American League, was launched in 1937. The former folded after the 1949 season, the latter held on until 1962.
What negro league baseball team had the initials BB on their uniforms?
The Negro League Baseball Team who had the initials BB on their uniforms were the Birmingham Black Barons
How was negro baseball league from the white only baseball lesgues?
It was not different at all just negro is all black
How can you contact people who played in the Negro League?
That would be fun to talk to them but most have them have passed away by now+ You may wish to contact the Negro League Baseball Players Association at http://www.nlbpa.com. They have a "Contact Us" link which should help you get started with contacting the remaining players from that era. ANSWER I wouldn't get too discouraged - the Negro Leagues lasted until the early 60s, so plenty of former Negro Leaguers are only in their 60s and 70s
Who was a negro league baseball player?
Satchel Paige
How many teams were in the Negro League in baseball?
21
How much were negro baseball players paid?
They are paid about 2,000,000
