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Historical Events tagged with "andrew-foster"

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Inaugural Game of the Negro National League

May 2nd, 1920 104 years ago

The first game of the Negro National League was held in Indianapolis, marking the beginning of a new era for African American baseball. Charley Thomas's Indianapolis ABCs faced the Chicago Giants, and the ABCs won 9-5. This league was established to provide a platform for Black players when Major League Baseball was segregated, allowing them to showcase their talents in organized play.