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POSTED: Jun 13, 2008
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They had the skills to play in the big leagues but were denied the
chance because of their skin color. In a symbolic gesture of goodwill,
Major League Baseball "drafted" 30 former Negro League players -- the
last living links to Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige -- and
celebrated those it once excluded.
This story was done at Walt Disney World's Wide World of Sports complex.
Video Courtesy of GrowingBolder.com
This story was done at Walt Disney World's Wide World of Sports complex.
Video Courtesy of GrowingBolder.com
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