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Behind the Barrier: Voices from the Negro Leagues

Behind the Barrier: Voices from the Negro Leagues

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Be a part of the history and stories of Negro Leagues baseball as told by the players themselves. From broadcaster Ron Barr's Sports Byline U.S.A. archives with narration by former NFL player and actor Bill Overton, Behind the Barrier shares stories from some of America's most popular and exciting sports leagues directly from players like Hank Aaron, Buck O'Neil, Willie Mays, and numerous others.

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  • Remembering the Greats

    Remembering the Greats
    Oct 31 2023

    The former Negro League players remember the greats from their days in the the league. Some names are familiar, some were even unknown outside of the local clubs they played for, and some like Satchel Paige are remembered by all.

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    27 mins
  • The Beginning of the End

    The Beginning of the End
    Jun 8 2023

    Negro League baseball was drawing huge crowds due to its fast action style of play and its fan base. Major League baseball took notice and financial reasons were a large part of the breaking of the color barrier. As players started to migrate to Major League baseball so did the fans, and young talent in the Negro Leagues were signed to major and minor league contracts, marking the beginning of the end for Negro League baseball.

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    20 mins
  • Reactions to the Barrier Breaking

    Reactions to the Barrier Breaking
    May 1 2023

    In 1947 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Of course this was cause for celebration across the Negro Leagues, however for many players it was a realization that they may never get their chance to play at the highest level due to imposed quotas, discrimination, and age.

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    17 mins

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