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First African American player in Majors
Moses "Fleetwood" Walker becomes first African-American player in major league baseball, signing with the Toledo club in the American Association. -
First African-American Pro Team
The first all-black professional team, the Cuban Giants, is founded in Babylon, New York. -
Ban on African-American Players
The International League creates a ban on African-American players. -
Negro World Series
The first Negro World Series was played between the Kansas City Monarcs and the Hilldale Club. -
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Stock Market Crash
The stock maket crashed and began the Great Depression. With much financial pressure the Negro League was ended due to lack of funds. -
New Negro League
New Negro National League is formed. Organized by Pittsburg bar owner, Gus Greenlee. -
Jackie Robinson Joins Brooklyn Dodgers
Jackie Robinson is signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and becomes the first black player in the major leagues. -
Satchel Paige
Satchel Paige is signed by the Cleveland Indians and becomes baseball's all-time oldest "rookie" at the age of 42. -
End of Negro League
More than 150 former Negro League players have been inegrated into organized baseball. Without its greatest stars the Negro League comes to a close.
