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American Sports History. Negro League Owner: My name is DeHart Hubbard, founder
of the Negro League, Cincinnati Tigers. Just recently ...
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Negro League Owner: My name is DeHart Hubbard, founder of the Negro League, Cincinnati Tigers. Just recently Jackie Robinson-a black man- racially integrated the major leagues of baseball by signing a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. This is both a bitter and sweet victory for Negroes in America on countless levels.
Segregation forces Negroes to create our own educational, social and business institutions. These same black owned and operated institutions help foster pride within the Negro community. They bring money into our neighborhoods and that in turn helps us become economically independent of whites. Having our own gives us a sense of ownership in a nation that denies us basic rights and civil liberties.
The fact that us Negroes forming out own teams shows a spirit of defiance to those that deny our participation in their sports. Forming our own National League has exemplified the perseverance of Blacks and our ability to create our own viable institutions and baseball teams, equal to that of whites. We have families on Sunday evenings coming out after church in their finest clothes to congregate, socialize and support the Negro teams. Nowhere in our country is there a place other than church, where so many Blacks can legally congregate and have such a good time! Negro league baseball brings us together and shows the talents of our many players.
Right now, it is difficult for me to be hopeful with the integration of major league baseball. I am honored that our Black brothers like Jackie Robinson can now prove their worth to white America. Sadly, while space is made for our best Black players, there is none for Black owners in the major leagues. Black owners have not been invited to the bargaining table with our white counterparts. We have been completely set aside in this matter. While our most talented players leave to go play for white team owners, I can
only imagine that they still won’t be whole...
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