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Baseball Hall Of Fame

Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants looks into the dugout after the end of the inning during the game between San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on August 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Barry Bonds denied entry into Baseball Hall of Fame

Ronald Blum, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa were denied entry to baseball's Hall of Fame, with voters failing to elect any candidates for only the second time in four decades...
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Barry Larkin elected to baseball Hall of Fame

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NEW YORK (AP) - Barry Larkin has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame...
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Forgotten Negro league players finally get recognition

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VIDEO - We are now in the thick of the season owned in large part by the boys of summer, carrying out America's past time nightly on major-league diamonds...
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Hank Aaron gets honorary Princeton degree

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PRINCETON, New Jersey (AP) -The former home run record-holder was awarded an honorary doctorate of humanities for making America a better place...
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MLB honors the history of racial progress

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The Delta Civil Rights Game and ancillary events have been designed by MLB and the Braves to pay tribute to all of those who fought on and off the field for equal rights for all Americans...
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JACKIE ROBINSON (3rd BASE)Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972)theGrio’s 3rd baseman would be Jackie Robinson. A second baseman by trade, Robinson wouldn’t mind shifting around for his team’s success. Breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947, Robinson dealt with prejudice and racism when it was at its all time high. With adversity everywhere, Robinson let his play on the field speak for itself. A World Series Champion, Rookie of The Year, and a MVP title were all underneath his belt when he was a Brooklyn Dodger. In honor of his achievements on and off the field, Robinson has had his number (42) retired by the entire league.6× All-Star selection (1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954)Negro League All-Star selection (1945) World Series champion (1955)1947 MLB Rookie of the Year1949 NL MVPJersey number 42 retired by all MLB teamsMajor League Baseball All-Century Team(AP Photo)

What does the Civil Rights Movement owe baseball?

Chris Murray
theGRIO REPORT - It was Jackie Robinson's non-violent reaction to the hatred, boos, racist taunts and threatening letters that predated the sit-ins...
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TheGrio's 100: Jason Heyward, bringing blacks back to baseball

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TheGrio's 100 - Right-fielder Jason Heyward had a stunning MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves this year, hitting a three-run homer on his first swing as a major-leaguer...
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Frank Robinson hospitalized with rapid heartbeat

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PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) - A member of the Hall of Fame since 1982, Robinson is senior vice president for baseball operations in the commissioner's office...
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Baseball great 'Fergie' Jenkins gets his own stamp

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OTTAWA (AP) - Jenkins said the stamp provides a bookend to a major league career in which his image was appeared on a baseball card in 1965...
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