The Negro League Baseball: Shattering Segregation

The video explores the history of African-American baseball players overcoming racial segregation to make their mark on the national pastime. It highlights the 1937 East-West All-Star Game, the formation of the Negro National League by Rube Foster, and the innovations brought by the Negro Leagues. The breaking of the color line by Jackie Robinson in 1946 is discussed, along with the legacy of the Negro Leagues and the ongoing challenges in baseball diversity.

What was the significance of the 1937 East-West All-Star Game?

• It was the first integrated baseball game.

• It marked the end of the Negro League.

• It was the first game played at night.

• It showcased the talent of African-American players.

Who founded the Negro National League in 1920?

• Jackie Robinson

• Rube Foster

• Buck Leonard

• Satchel Paige

Which innovation from the Negro Leagues became popular across all leagues?

• The designated hitter rule

• The first ever night game

• The use of metal bats

• The introduction of instant replay

In what year did Jackie Robinson break the color line in Major League Baseball?

• 1920

• 1937

• 1959

• 1946

By 2019, what was notable about the LA Dodgers' team composition?

• They had the most Black players in the league.

• They didn't field a single Black player.

• They won the World Series.

• They had the first female coach.