MLB Gives Negro League Players Their Just Due

Major League Baseball has officially incorporated Negro Leagues statistics into the Major League record, the league announced Wednesday. MLB elevated the Negro Leagues to "Major League" status in 2020. It recognized the "statistics and records" of approximately 3,400 players who played in the Negro Leagues between 1920-48 to include several Erie standouts. In this episode, Marcus and Marc Blount interview local historians Johnny Johnson and Fred Rush to talk about this decision's impetus and impact. Tune in and enjoy the show.

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