The recent inclusion of Negro League statistics into the Major League record book has not only further legitimized the careers of legends like Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige and Cool Papa Bell, but has also highlighted the careers of lesser-known Negro League players.
After more than a century, Major League Baseball admitted this week the Negro Leagues rocked beyond Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson and Cool Papa Bell. But hold your applause.
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