Editor’s Note: The language used to describe many of the organizations and events contained in this article reflects the rhetoric of its time. It is not the intent of the author, editor or the Technique to be insensitive or offensive, but merely to accurately describe the history contained in this piece.
In a somewhat controversial but generally appreciated move in December of last year, the MLB decided to officially recognize what it considered the seven major Negro Leagues. These leagues were organized baseball leagues of almost entirely Black and Latin American players who were by and large barred from MLB play.