The term "Negro Leagues" was popularized in the early 20th century to describe the various professional Baseball leagues that were formed by African American players, primarily during the era of racial segregation in the United States. The name "Negro" was commonly used at the time to refer to Black individuals and was adopted by those involved in the leagues. While there isn't a single individual credited with naming it, the term became widely accepted as these leagues gained prominence, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s.
ho how did the Negro Leagues begin?
The Negro leagues were US professional baseball leagues. The term is usually used to include 7 leagues, also called "Negro Major Leagues" which began in 1920.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum was created in 1990.
Ben Taylor - Negro Leagues - died on 1953-01-24.
Ben Taylor - Negro Leagues - was born on 1888-07-01.
Gene Smith - Negro leagues pitcher - died in 2011.
Gene Smith - Negro leagues pitcher - was born in 1917.
Negro Leagues Baseball - 1946 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved
The web address of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is: http://www.americanjazzmuseum.org
Hank Aaron played in the Negro Leagues as a member of the Indianapolis Clowns in 1952. During his time with the team, he wore the number 8, which he later adopted in Major League Baseball as a tribute to his time in the Negro Leagues and to honor his role models. Aaron's experience in the Negro Leagues contributed to his development as a player and his eventual success in the MLB.
The cast of Negro Leagues Baseball - 1946 includes: Sam Hairston as himself Herb Souell as himself
It ended officially in 1962