Andrew Rube Foster
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Andrew Rube Foster Andrew Rube The Father of Negro League Baseball Opened the sport to all. He started in a YMCA, And he brought his league all the way. To the South, To the Midwest, He assembled the best. The Negro National League, Also Called the NNL, fell in 1931, But it paved the way For blacks to play.
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Andrew Rube Foster. Andrew Rube The Father of Negro League Baseball Opened the sport to all. He started in a YMCA, And he brought his league all the way. To the South, To the Midwest, He assembled the best. The Negro National League, Also Called the NNL, fell in 1931, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Andrew Rube FosterAndrew RubeThe Father of Negro League BaseballOpened the sport to all.He started in a YMCA,And he brought his league all the way.To the South, To the Midwest,He assembled the best.The Negro National League,Also Called the NNL, fell in 1931,But it paved the wayFor blacks to play.
In the Dugout
The coach, the players, and kids watch the play.The Monarchs are waiting for what the referee has to say.Will they win or will they lose?And will they make a play that choosesthem to win this year.For now, the people have to wait, In the dugout, for their team’s fate.
Opening Day 1944The Kansas City Monarchs are back,Their loyal fans are here.And the pennant is in their track.
Since 1937,Their team has been in heaven.The monarchs have won 7 pennants,And in ‘42 the world series.
The best team in the league has their reasons to win,There’s going to be plenty of good games in this new season.
The Monarchs are back,Their loyal fans are here.And the pennant is in their track.
Oscar CharlestonBirth: October 4, 1896 Death: October 6, 1954 Inducted into the Hall of Fame:1976Position: Outfield
Oscar Charleston is considered one of the best players in the entire Negro League. He was known across the country for his speed on the field. He could run so fast that he could be in charge of the whole outfield. Along with his speed, he was also known for his temper. Charleston was on many different teams and also won many Black World Series. Near the end of his career, he became a manager of a few teams.
Weight & Height: 160 lbs, 6 ft.
Satchel PaigeBorn: July 7, 1906Death: June 8, 1982Inducted into the Hall of Fame: 1971Position: Pitcher
Arguably the best pitcher of all time, Leroy “Satchel” Paige played for at least 8 teams. During those years, Paige pitched 300 shutouts against teams against him. That means for 300 games, Paige let none of the teams against him score. Because of this reputation, he was usually compared to Babe Ruth. He was that good. People who saw Satchel also said that he made baseball and entertaining show, creating a story throughout the game.
