MLB Commemorates The 100th Anniversary Of The Negro Leagues

July 31, 2020
Minnie Forbes (right) took over as owner of the Detroit Stars from her uncle Ted Raspberry (center) in 1956. Forbes, now 88, is the last living Negro Leagues team owner.

The Negro Leagues showcased Black baseball players when they were banned from the big leagues. Now, Major League Baseball is planning to celebrate its centennial.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Minnie Forbes)



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