Negro League Baseball History

The video is narrated from the perspective of a baseball bat used by James 'Red' Moore, a player in the Negro Leagues from 1935 to 1948. It highlights the history and significance of the Negro Leagues, where black players played before integration into the major leagues. The bat recounts the experiences of playing for the Atlanta Black Crackers, the challenges faced due to racial inequality, and the love for the game that transcended these difficulties. The video concludes with an invitation to visit the Atlanta History Center to learn more about this important history.

Who was James 'Red' Moore?

• A first baseman in the Negro Leagues

• A famous baseball player in the major leagues

• A historian at the Atlanta History Center

• A coach for the Atlanta Crackers

What was significant about the year 1938 for Red Moore and the narrator?

• They had a batting average of .352

• They played their first game together

• They won the Negro League championship

• They were inducted into the Hall of Fame

Where did the Atlanta Black Crackers practice?

• Ponce de Leon Park

• Bush Mountain community field

• Atlanta History Center

• Downtown Atlanta

What was a shared feature between the Atlanta Black Crackers and the Atlanta Crackers?

• They shared the same coach

• They had the same team colors

• They played in the same league

• They shared a stadium

What challenges did Negro League players face?

• More media coverage than white players

• Higher salaries than major league players

• Limited access to stadium facilities

• Easier travel arrangements

Despite the challenges, what kept the Negro League players motivated?

• The promise of future fame

• The love of the game

• The support from major league teams

• The financial rewards

What does the narrator invite the audience to do at the end of the video?

• Read a book about baseball history

• Watch a live baseball game

• Join a baseball team

• Visit the Atlanta History Center