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As Negro Leagues celebrate centenary, here's how Denver was integral in erasing baseball's color line
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As Negro Leagues celebrate centenary, here's how Denver was integral in erasing baseball's color line
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Negro Leagues --- quietly celebrating 100th anniversary this year --- 'didn't let the limitations stop them from pursuing their dreams they created their own opportunity.' - Memphis Local, Sports, Business