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Branch Rickey and Bill Veeck, recognizing the positive impact of baseball integration to the bottom line of baseball, were pioneers in signing stars like Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Don Newcombe, ...

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Jalen Hurts' Super Bowl win not only cements his legacy in the NFL, but also represents a milestone for the Eagles.

In honor of Black History Month, two staff writers discuss the history of Black student-athletes at the University.

Andrew "Rube" Foster Launches What Became Known As The Negro Leagues In 1920 Rube Foster The Negro Leagues 1920 ...

Not every member of the “First Five” graduated from the University, but they are remembered collectively as trailblazers who ...

While Jackie Robinson is often celebrated as the first Black player in Major League Baseball, history tells a different story.

The state of Michigan has a rich history in Black baseball. From Detroit to Ann Arbor to our very own Albion, Black ...

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal talked to the Free Press — joining the "Days of Roar" podcast — as pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

At the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in Cooperstown, the history of black baseball is on display. There are ...