Black team owners established the Negro National League. Under Rube Foster’s leadership, the league started with eight teams.

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“Mr. Cub” himself, Ernie Banks, had to be convinced to go to Chicago after falling in love with Kansas City during his time with the Negro Leagues’ Monarchs.