And that's what happened to most of the guys in the Negro leagues.

Six years later, the Negro leagues were in serious decline.

Each major league team drafted one player from the Negro leagues.

Simmons's first games were not in the Negro leagues as they are now remembered.

Robinson was not necessarily the best player in the Negro leagues.

Players of the Negro Leagues have also been considered at various times, beginning in 1971.

The era of the Negro leagues had begun, even though this new league was not successful.

In total, he played about 60 games in the Negro leagues.

He knew there were better players in the Negro Leagues then.

Several players from the Negro leagues visited their house, which influenced his view of the sport.