Negro League Baseball Flashcard

Front

What event marked the integration of major league baseball?

Back

Jackie Robinson playing for the Dodgers.

Front

In what year did the Negro National League disband?

Back

1948.

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Who was the first African American to play in what was then considered a major league?

Back

Moses Fleetwood Walker.

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What was the name of the team formed in 1885 under the pretense of being dark-skinned Latin Americans?

Back

Cuban Giants.

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Which player was signed by Cleveland and helped them win the World Series after integration?

Back

Satchel Paige.

Front

What was the significance of the East-West All-Star Game in Negro League Baseball?

Back

It showcased the talent of Negro League players and promoted racial integration in baseball.

Front

Who founded the Negro National League?

Back

Rube Foster.

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Negro Leagues?

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To provide opportunities for African American players to compete at a high level in baseball.

Front

Name one major impact of Jackie Robinson's integration into Major League Baseball.

Back

It paved the way for other African American players to enter the major leagues.

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What role did Satchel Paige play in the history of baseball?

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He was a legendary pitcher in the Negro Leagues and later became one of the first African American players in Major League Baseball.