Rube Foster

Editor’s Note: While the MLB recognizes seven leagues from 1920-1948 as Major Leagues, there were other leagues operating before, during and after this time period. The “Negro Leagues” referred to in this reporting is referring only to the seven leagues considered to be Major Leagues. This designation was determined by criteria created by the MLB. Jackie Robinson broke the … [Read more...] about ‘The Genesis of Greatness’: MLB Recognizes the Negro Leagues as Major Leagues