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Negro League: North Carolina man remembers his years on segregated baseball team

In 1920, the 'Negro League' of baseball was founded. It was the only way African-Americans could play baseball. Now, 100 years later, those legendary athletes are finally being recognized by MLB on the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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In 1920, the 'Negro League' of baseball was founded. It was the only way African-Americans could play baseball. Now, 100 years later, those legendary athletes are finally being recognized by MLB on the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Reporter : Ken Smith
Web Editor : Heather Leah
Posted 2021-02-26T18:45:31-0500 - Updated 2021-02-26T18:45:31-0500