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| Various Baseball Resources Library of Congress Historical Baseball Resources Includes history of baseball, Jackie Robinson, Edison Film of 1898 Baseball game, etc. |
The
History of BaseballThere is no other sport that is so steeped in history. The history of baseball goes hand in hand with the history of America like no other sport. You cannot separate the two. When children study race relations in America, they inevitable study Jacky Robinson. As they dig further, they discover Satchel Paige and the Negro Leagues, and what that says about Americas at that time in history. The history of baseball is the history of America, and following are resources that help us understand this national treasure. The History of Baseball Thinking Fan's succinct history of baseball including baseball's beginnings through the modern era. 19th Century Baseball An incredible site which provides the history of baseball and rules changes, as well as baseball products for sale for those who want to go back in time and start waxing that mustache. Baseball History Statistics A great database where you can look up various baseball statistics. The Negro Leagues Negro Leagues Baseball History A quick history of Negro League Baseball from the Negro League Baseball Players Association (NLBPA) Negro Leagues Baseball Teams A great resource courtesy of NLBPA with information about the Negro League teams Negro Leagues Baseball Players A great resource courtesy of the NLBPA with information about specific Negro League baseball players |
