MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred announced this significant change three years ago, emphasizing the league’s commitment to correcting a historical wrong by elevating the Negro Leagues to “Major League” status.
Willie Mays will add some hits to his record, Monte Irvin’s big-league batting average should climb over .300 and Satchel Paige may add nearly 150 victories to his total.
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated the history of Black people in America with their African American Heritage Night on June 19 when the Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 10-6.
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated the history of Black people in America with their African American Heritage Night on June 19