Branch Rickey and Bill Veeck, recognizing the positive impact of baseball integration to the bottom line of baseball, were pioneers in signing stars like Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Don Newcombe, ...

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

Spring training is underway for Chicago's baseball teams, both of which have played significant roles in the history of ...

Andrew "Rube" Foster Launches What Became Known As The Negro Leagues In 1920 Rube Foster The Negro Leagues 1920 ...