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Negro Leagues Black History Month

April 15, 2024 is Jackie Robinson Day in MLB.

Why Jackie has two Hall of Fame plaques.
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After Jackie, wearing 42 took on new meaning.
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How MLB is celebrating the life of Jackie Robinson.
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The Top 10 Jackie Robinson Day moments.
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Each club's last player to wear iconic No. 42.
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Remembering how Jackie helped 'sear America's conscience'.
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The life and legacy of Jackie Robinson. 7 minute video.
MLB discusses the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson with Bo Jackson, Spike Lee, Bill Clinton, and more.
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I think it's total BS. Put the numbers in and acknowledge the great accomplishments. That said, they should be separate, since they were totally separate leagues.
 

I think it's total BS. Put the numbers in and acknowledge the great accomplishments. That said, they should be separate, since they were totally separate leagues.
Esp. now that Gibson will be considered season BA leader .466 with playing only 70 games. MLB players need to have 502 PA to qualify but apparently it won't apply to the Negro League.
 
NLBM President nlbmprez Bob Kendrick shared the history, culture, and incredible stories of the Negro Leagues & baseball legends like Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige, and Willie Mays.
 
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