The first league for African-American ball players was founded in 1887, even as some minor league clubs had such players on their rosters. The last such league folded in 1951.
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After the integration of professional baseball two factors combined to bring about the collapse of the Negro Leagues: (a) the best players from the top Negro League teams were signed by Major League organizations, thus weakening the top Negro League teams, and (b) the interest of black fans was quickly drawn away from the Negro Leagues as they focused their interest on the performance of Jackie Robinson and other black pioneers in the major leagues
The Negro League started in 1885 and ended in 1951. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
The 2011 regular season will end during the last week of September. The playoffs will begin on Friday, September 30th with the two American League Division Series. The National League Division Series starts Saturday, October 1st.
The Major League Baseball season begins in April with Opening Day and ends in October with the World Series. Opening Day for the upcoming 2010 season is on April 4th.
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After the integration of professional baseball two factors combined to bring about the collapse of the Negro Leagues: (a) the best players from the top Negro League teams were signed by Major League organizations, thus weakening the top Negro League teams, and (b) the interest of black fans was quickly drawn away from the Negro Leagues as they focused their interest on the performance of Jackie Robinson and other black pioneers in the major leagues
The Negro League started in 1885 and ended in 1951. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
the end of segragation in Baseball
Continental Baseball League ended in 2010.
Ladies League Baseball ended in 1998.
Canadian Baseball League ended in 2003.
Golden Baseball League ended in 2010.
Sunday, Oct. 3rd is the final day of the regular season. The National League and American League playoffs begin on Wednesday, Oct. 6th.
International Baseball League of Australia ended in 2002.
The 2011 regular season will end during the last week of September. The playoffs will begin on Friday, September 30th with the two American League Division Series. The National League Division Series starts Saturday, October 1st.
Negro World ended in 1933.