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FIRST ON BNV: Willie Mays’ Hall of Fame plaque to travel to historic celebration of baseball

June 17, 2024
By Wayne Dawkins
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In this Aug. 17, 1961, file photo, pitcher Leroy "Satchel" Paige is shown in action during the Negro American League 29th East-West All Star game at New York's Yankee Stadium. Photo credit: Harry Harris, The Associated Press

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Major League Baseball’s recognition of Negro Leagues stirs hostility from white Americans

June 4, 2024
By Chris Murray
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Barry Bonds warms up on the deck circle before his first major league at-bat during the first inning of play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in this May 30, 1986, file photo. Photo credit: Gene J. Puskar, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Barry Bonds makes his Major League Baseball debut

May 30, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Minnie Minoso, Chicago White Sox outfielder, practices running the bases at Comiskey Park in Chicago, June 1, 1955. Major League Baseball said Tuesday, May 28, 2024, that it has incorporated records for more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players following a three-year research project. Miñoso was credited with 150 hits with the New York Cubans of the second Negro National League from 1946-1948, raising his total to 2,113. Photo credit: The Associated Press

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Major League Baseball hits delayed home run with the Negro Leagues

May 30, 2024
By Wayne Dawkins
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Former New York Mets baseball player Darryl Strawberry poses at Citi Field in New York Aug. 1, 2010. The former New York Mets and Yankees star is recovering from a heart attack at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday, March 12, 2024, that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time All-Star's 62nd birthday. Photo credit: Seth Wenig, The Associated Press

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Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets

March 12, 2024
By The Associated Press
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Willie Mays, center field slugger of the San Francisco Giants, connects with the 3,000th hit of his career a single to left-in second inning against Montreal on July 18, 1970, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Expos catcher John Bateman waits for pitch from teammate Mike Wegener. It never arrived. Umpire is Mel Steiner. Mays received the ball immediately at ceremony on the field. Photo credit: The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Willie Mays hits home run with record-breaking contract

February 20, 2024
By Mike Patton
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