The Negro National League is founded

February 13

On February 13, 1920, The Negro National League was founded by Andrew Foster and others.

The Negro National League welcomed black baseball players who were barred from joining the Major Leagues due to racial discrimination. Legendary baseball players like Jackie Robinson and Leroy “Satchel” Paige played in the Negro Leagues before joining the Majors. 


Sources

Kelly, W. by: M. (n.d.). The Negro National League is founded. The Negro National League is Founded | Baseball Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 1, 2023, from https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/inside-pitch/negro-national-league-is-founded 

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