MLB The Dynasty That Almost Was (1990's Indians)
MLB Network documentary from 2017 on the powerhouse Cleveland Indians teams from 1995-2001: winners of 6 AL Central titles, 2 AL Pennants, but no World Series titles.
In 1888, the Middle States League was formed and it admitted two all-black teams to its otherwise all-white league, the Cuban Giants and their arch-rivals, the New York Gorhams. Despite the animosity between the two clubs, they managed to form a traveling team, the Colored All Americans. This enabled them to make money barnstorming while fulfilling their league obligations.
Also in 1888, Frank Leland got some of Chicago's black businessmen to sponsor the black amateur Union Base Ball Club. Through Chicago's city government, Leland obtained a permit and lease to play at the South Side Park, a 5,000 seat facility. Eventually his team went pro and became the Chicago Unions.
MLB Network documentary from 2017 on the powerhouse Cleveland Indians teams from 1995-2001: winners of 6 AL Central titles, 2 AL Pennants, but no World Series titles.
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