1. The Negro Leagues

2. John W. “Bud” Fowler
Was the first Negro player to break the “color barrier” in 1878
Invented shin guards

3. Andrew Rube Foster
He was a pitcher for the Chicago Union Giants, the Cuban X-Giants, and the Philadelphia Giants
54-1 record with the Cuban X-Giants

4. Andrew Rube Foster Founded the Negro National League
February 14th, 1920
The league was shut down in 1930
Finally, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981

5. Henry “Hank” Aaron 2nd most home runs all-time in MLB
Played on the Indianapolis Clowns in NNL and Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
1957 MVP
Inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982

6. Ernie Banks 512 career home runs in MLB 2 MVP awards
Played on Kansas City Monarchs and Chicago Cubs
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977

7. James “Cool Papa” Bell
Made “Jesse Owens would have looked like he was walking”
Played on the St. Louis Stars in the 1920’s for $90 a month, later on the KC Monarchs in the 1930’s

8. Monte Irvin Was 18 when he played on the 1937 Newark Eagles
Served in WWll in the prime of his career

9. Leroy “Satchel” Paige
Spent 25 seasons in the Negro League’s ( )
15 more years in the MLB
At age 59, he pitched 3 innings
Elected in Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971