Negro League Stars

We take a look back at the stars of the Negro Leagues and their incredible achievements on and off the baseball diamond.

Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day (video)

Jackie Robinson changed baseball when he stepped onto the field on April 15, 1947 for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The first Black player in the major leagues since the 1880s, he was under tremendous pressure to succeed—and succeed he did. His talent and ability as a ballplayer was undeniable and he maintained his composure in the face of racist taunts both on field and off. Before the end of the 1947, other African Americans would join him in the big leagues, including fellow future Hall of Famer Larry Doby.

Jackie Robinson's Firsts

Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest trailblazers in sports history. He’s well known for a certain iconic “first”—but his entry into Major League Baseball was just one of many things Robinson did before anyone else. As we celebrate Robinson by remembering all of his historic firsts, we’ll start with one very famous fact.

Remembering Minnie Minoso

We remember the legendary Minnie Minoso, the first black baseball player in Chicago.

Remembering Ernie Banks

When Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend diedJan. 23, 2015 at 83, Chicago fans went into mourning for their beloved "Mr. Cub."Below, read tributes to the great shortstop. As Ernie would say,"It's a beautiful day for a ballgame... Let's play two!"

It Was Good to Be Roy Campanella

Roy Campanella wasn’t the first African American to play Major League Baseball—that honor, of course, went to . But catcher Campanella was hot on Robinson’s heels, blazing a trail on and off the diamond. On the , we look at a few of his amazing accomplishments.

Buck O'Neil Loved Baseball

Baseball legend Buck O'Neil would have been 100 years old today. He may not be quite as well known as Jackie Robinson, but he was every bit as much a barrier-smasher...