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MLB Grants Negro League Players Long Overdue Recognition

Baseball Player Jackie Robinson with the Montreal Royals club at Sanford, Fla., March 4, 1946. Major League Baseball said Tuesday, May 28, 2024, that it has incorporated records for more than 2

Major League Baseball has made a historic decision to recognize several Negro League players' stars, a move that corrects a long-standing injustice in American sports history. This decision marks a watershed moment for America's pastime and American history as a whole.

For decades, the contributions and achievements of Negro League players were overlooked and marginalized. Many of these talented athletes were denied the recognition they rightfully deserved due to the segregation that existed in baseball during that era.

By acknowledging the stars of Negro League players, Major League Baseball is not only honoring their legacy but also shining a light on a significant chapter of American sports that has often been overlooked.

Corrects long-standing injustice in American sports history.
MLB acknowledges Negro League players' contributions.
Negro League players were overlooked and marginalized for decades.

This decision is a step towards rectifying the injustices of the past and ensuring that the contributions of all players, regardless of race, are properly recognized and celebrated.

News Centra will continue to follow this major development closely, along with other important stories shaping the world today. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this story and more.

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