The Negro Leagues began 100 years ago to showcase Black baseball players when they were banned from the big leagues. About 100 players are still alive today. Now, MLB is planning to honor them with a centennial celebration.
Minnie Forbes took over as owner of the Detroit Stars from her uncle Ted Raspberry in 1956. Forbes, now 88, is the last living Negro Leagues team owner.Minnie Forbes took over as owner of the Detroit Stars from her uncle Ted Raspberry in 1956. Forbes, now 88, is the last living Negro Leagues team owner.As protests over racial injustice in the U.S. continue, Major League Baseball is honoring an institution created 100 years ago because of its own racist past.
Minnie Forbes owned the Detroit Stars from 1956 to 1958. She lives in Grand Rapids, Mich., and is the last living Negro Leagues team owner. "I knew about it. I heard about it. But I hadn't experienced it," said Sierra, who now lives in New Jersey.
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