Cool Papa Bell... one second in... I had the great privelege to see him inducted into the Hall of Fame the same day as Mantle and Ford. What a thrill! Saw Buck Leonard up close, and met Satchel outside the Otesaga Hotel across the street! It was a real life Field of Dreams! 1974.
Robert Peterson was the author of the book "Only the Ball Was White" on which this documentary film was based from. We owe a large gratitude to the late Mr. Peterson for opening the eyes of America to the history of Black Baseball.
James Smith thank you & Robert Peterson for writing a book about these people who love to play the game in a time when it was really difficult josh Gibson thank you and all the players leading the way ⚾
There was no real Major League until Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Until that point "The Morons Agreement" systematically blackballed the black man from big league baseball. The Pittsburgh Crawfords, Homestead Gray's and Kansas City Monarchs would have beaten the New York Yankees or St.Louis Cardinals. OR ANYONE ELSE! Why? Because they had the best talent that the black race had to offer. Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Oscar Charleston and Satchel Paige were the predecessors of Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and all the other superstars that transcended the game. Most of the top 15 players in home runs and stolen bases were black. Talent unmatched in the history of the game. No question their talent superseded their white counterparts. Just as it did in football, basketball, track and field and boxing. That was their glory. That was their tragedy.
Negro league players: Jackie Robinson (Rookie of Year, MVP, Hall of Fame); Willie Mays (Rookie of Year, 2x MVP, Hall of Fame, more home runs than Babe Ruth); Hank Aaron (Rookie of Year, MVP, Hall of Fame, more home runs than Babe Ruth); Roy Campenella (Rookie of Year, 3x MVP, Hall of Fame); Don Newcomb Rookie of Year, MVP, Cy Young Award, Hall of Fame) I COULD GO ON AND ON
Who are you alluding to as having more home runs than Babe Ruth? Josh Gibson? No way. That’s fiction. And Satchel Paige did not have “over 100 no-hitters” as the introductory commentator represents. Great ball players, I agree! But let’s not get carried away with the superlatives. By the way, the greatest of all the black ball players was not Josh, Gibson, Satchel Paige, Papa Bell, Buck O’Neil, Buck Leonard, -- Willie Mays, Henry Aaron, Roy Campanella, Joe Black, Don Newcomb, Henry Lloyd, Mule Suttles, Buck Leonard, Jackie Robinson ... so many to name! But, as Casey Stengel would say: “You can look it up!” That honor goes to Smokey Joe Williams! Ty Cobb said of Williams: “If he was in the major leagues he would be winning 30 games every season.” Good Luck and be Safe!”
AL: Elston Howard (12 time all star, MVP); Minnie Minoso (13 time all star, Hall of Fame), Larry Doby (9 time all star, Hall of Fame). By the way Don Newcombe isn't the hall of fame, and its a shame. He and many others also missed time due to military service which also hindered their career stats. Oh and Ernie Banks played with the Monarchs (2 time MVP, 14 time all star, Hall of Fame).
This is a priceless video of interviews with class of men. Thank you for sharing this intimate portrait of these titans of the game, heard from their own mouths.
Great video. Baseball crosses all racial, economical, social lines in itself. It's this racist, genocidal, cutthroat country that made life so dangerous and so hard for so many. Baseball ❤
This video made me very angry. Baseball fans were screwed because the Baseball Commissioner was a filthy racist. All records before 1948 need an asterisk.
To Oldude979: Who are you alluding to as having more home runs than Babe Ruth? Josh Gibson? No way. That’s fiction. And Satchel Paige did not have “over 100 no-hitters” as the introductory commentator represents. Great ball players, I agree! But let’s not get carried away with the superlatives. By the way, the greatest of all the black ball players was not Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, Papa Bell, Buck O’Neil, Buck Leonard, -- Willie Mays, Henry Aaron, Roy Campanella, Joe Black, Don Newcomb, Henry Lloyd, Mule Suttles, Buck Leonard, Jackie Robinson ... so many to name! As Casey Stengel would say: “You can look it up!” That honor goes to Smokey Joe Williams! Ty Cobb said of Williams: “If he was playing in the major leagues he would be winning 30 games every season.” Good Luck and be Safe!”
Spot on, John. But the virtue-signaling racists and race hustlers who put out this BS scream racism whenever they're asked to produce facts. They can't be satisfied with the fact that white ballplayers who barnstormed acknowledged that some of the black players were Major League worthy, and a few were extraordinary. But there is no way to prove what their stats would have been with a full career in MLB.
Let's be honest when baseball first started it was already integrated and there were great ballplayers both black and white. Once it became popular, that's when racism reared its ugly head once again. Now we will never know how good it could have been to see all ballplayers of that era compete.
they do at the beginning, each in his/her turn. Effa Manley, Newk, Dave Malarcher, Satch, Ted Page, Buck Leonard, Jimmie Crutchfield, Campy, Sam Hairston, Quincy Trouppe. I think that's everybody -- please correct me if I missed someone.
I'm looking at Campanella... Wouldn't it be funny if he gained enough HRs from the Negro Leagues to break the record for catchers? After all these years?
boringlyawesum this documentary was made in the late 1970's or 1980. I believe a t.v. station out of Chicago sponsored this documentary. Look at the credits at the end of this video.
Cool Papa Bell... one second in...
I had the great privelege to see him inducted into the Hall of Fame the same day as Mantle and Ford. What a thrill! Saw Buck Leonard up close, and met Satchel outside the Otesaga Hotel across the street! It was a real life Field of Dreams! 1974.
That’s Amazing
Love how they talk about Josh Gibson, they are in awe.
U can hear it in there voice
Yep, it's sincere.
This was great hearing the legends speak about their time
Robert Peterson was the author of the book "Only the Ball Was White" on which this documentary film was based from. We owe a large gratitude to the late Mr. Peterson for opening the eyes of America to the history of Black Baseball.
James Smith thank you & Robert Peterson for writing a book about these people who love to play the game in a time when it was really difficult josh Gibson thank you and all the players leading the way ⚾
Thank u so so much I didn't know that
There was no real Major League until Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Until that point "The Morons Agreement" systematically blackballed the black man from big league baseball. The Pittsburgh Crawfords, Homestead Gray's and Kansas City Monarchs would have beaten the New York Yankees or St.Louis Cardinals. OR ANYONE ELSE! Why? Because they had the best talent that the black race had to offer. Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Oscar Charleston and Satchel Paige were the predecessors of Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and all the other superstars that transcended the game. Most of the top 15 players in home runs and stolen bases were black. Talent unmatched in the history of the game. No question their talent superseded their white counterparts. Just as it did in football, basketball, track and field and boxing. That was their glory. That was their tragedy.
Isn't...that...too...bad...
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Double Duty lived to be over 100. I believe he had a brother who also did. Radcliffe's genes must've been phenomenal.
Thank you for recording these stories.
I love the game of baseball ⚾ and all the stories
The history of baseball makes the sport remarkable
Negro league players: Jackie Robinson (Rookie of Year, MVP, Hall of Fame); Willie Mays (Rookie of Year, 2x MVP, Hall of Fame, more home runs than Babe Ruth); Hank Aaron (Rookie of Year, MVP, Hall of Fame, more home runs than Babe Ruth); Roy Campenella (Rookie of Year, 3x MVP, Hall of Fame); Don Newcomb Rookie of Year, MVP, Cy Young Award, Hall of Fame) I COULD GO ON AND ON
Who are you alluding to as having more home runs than Babe Ruth? Josh Gibson? No way. That’s fiction. And Satchel Paige did not have “over 100 no-hitters” as the introductory commentator represents. Great ball players, I agree! But let’s not get carried away with the superlatives.
By the way, the greatest of all the black ball players was not Josh, Gibson, Satchel Paige, Papa Bell, Buck O’Neil, Buck Leonard, -- Willie Mays, Henry Aaron, Roy Campanella, Joe Black, Don Newcomb, Henry Lloyd, Mule Suttles, Buck Leonard, Jackie Robinson ... so many to name! But, as Casey Stengel would say: “You can look it up!” That honor goes to Smokey Joe Williams! Ty Cobb said of Williams: “If he was in the major leagues he would be winning 30 games every season.” Good Luck and be Safe!”
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AL: Elston Howard (12 time all star, MVP); Minnie Minoso (13 time all star, Hall of Fame), Larry Doby (9 time all star, Hall of Fame). By the way Don Newcombe isn't the hall of fame, and its a shame. He and many others also missed time due to military service which also hindered their career stats. Oh and Ernie Banks played with the Monarchs (2 time MVP, 14 time all star, Hall of Fame).
This is a priceless video of interviews with class of men.
Thank you for sharing this intimate portrait of these titans of the game, heard from their own mouths.
40 years ago now... I believe they've all passed. Thanks for reminding us who you were. RIP
Great video. Baseball crosses all racial, economical, social lines in itself. It's this racist, genocidal, cutthroat country that made life so dangerous and so hard for so many. Baseball ❤
Thank you so much, Ryan, for posting this documentary. It was VERY helpful to me in a project I did regarding African-Americans in the baseball.
Good luck with your project. If you care to, visit the Historical Negro League Baseball Site on facebook. You will enjoy!
I read a book with the same title decades ago. I believe the author was Sol White.
Sam Hairston... Patriarch of a three generation baseball family.
I'm met Double Duty several times... With my father he was very funny very comical... He would spit tobacco on your baseball shoes ..hhaahhaa
Your cleats
Thank you, this is a awesome documentary
Josh Gibson made babe the white Gibson thank you for your videos
Ruth was first. All props to Josh. Wish the two could've played on the same field at the same time.
Great stuff. What incredible, great people these guys were.
9:11 definitely my favorite part of this documentary
They were owned by the majors when they played them.
Jennilynn Farmer hell no bitch
Yep,ms.farmer,The Mlb destroyed those inferior players,for sure.
Truth,miss.
Actually that's not true
Negro League Teams were 145-161-11 against full major league clubs. The MLB had a winning record but I wouldn't call it utter domination
This video made me very angry. Baseball fans were screwed because the Baseball Commissioner was a filthy racist. All records before 1948 need an asterisk.
Isn't...that...too...bad...
😢😢😰🥵😿😩😫
I've always loved this documentary, great stuff, just subbed.
If you guys would have hung in there you would have ran them out of business the dream was killed
To Oldude979: Who are you alluding to as having more home runs than Babe Ruth? Josh Gibson? No way. That’s fiction. And Satchel Paige did not have “over 100 no-hitters” as the introductory commentator represents. Great ball players, I agree! But let’s not get carried away with the superlatives.
By the way, the greatest of all the black ball players was not Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, Papa Bell, Buck O’Neil, Buck Leonard, -- Willie Mays, Henry Aaron, Roy Campanella, Joe Black, Don Newcomb, Henry Lloyd, Mule Suttles, Buck Leonard, Jackie Robinson ... so many to name!
As Casey Stengel would say: “You can look it up!” That honor goes to Smokey Joe Williams! Ty Cobb said of Williams: “If he was playing in the major leagues he would be winning 30 games every season.” Good Luck and be Safe!”
Spot on, John. But the virtue-signaling racists and race hustlers who put out this BS scream racism whenever they're asked to produce facts. They can't be satisfied with the fact that white ballplayers who barnstormed acknowledged that some of the black players were Major League worthy, and a few were extraordinary. But there is no way to prove what their stats would have been with a full career in MLB.
Also all MLB statistics before the integration of baseball must be wiped out, or have an asterisk.
@@epm5433BS. More than a few were good enough for the majors.
Ruth-#1
Yes
WE WILL NEVER KNOW FOR SURE
@@oldude979 we know for sure. Ruth faced black pitching, too. He hit everybody. Pretty damn good pitcher, too!
awesome documentary
Let's be honest when baseball first started it was already integrated and there were great ballplayers both black and white. Once it became popular, that's when racism reared its ugly head once again. Now we will never know how good it could have been to see all ballplayers of that era compete.
I Mean, Baseball’s Baseball. I Know Some Black Families Who Love Baseball More Than We Do.
Who is we? You Dominican?
I own the book "Only The Ball Was White" it is a great read.
Great video. Wish they told us who these guys talking are though!
they do at the beginning, each in his/her turn. Effa Manley, Newk, Dave Malarcher, Satch, Ted Page, Buck Leonard, Jimmie Crutchfield, Campy, Sam Hairston, Quincy Trouppe. I think that's everybody -- please correct me if I missed someone.
THE MLB WAS WHERE IT WAS AT.
Agree,sir.
Excellent upload- respect!!!!
I'm looking at Campanella...
Wouldn't it be funny if he gained enough HRs from the Negro Leagues to break the record for catchers? After all these years?
Prove he was faster liars!
leave abe Manley alone branch!!!!!
I've now watched Negro Leagues Films narrated by Paul Winfield and Dave Winfield. Great jobs by both!
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when was this made?
boringlyawesum this documentary was made in the late 1970's or 1980. I believe a t.v. station out of Chicago sponsored this documentary. Look at the credits at the end of this video.
Credit at the very end: 1980.
1qnot 1qnot why you being racist
Is this video a parody?