Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, black baseball players were not allowed to play at a professional level. This led to the creation of Negro Leagues, but these players’ memories were often overshadowed by white players of the era. One man is trying to change that. NBC’s Ron Mott reports.July 20, 2011
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