Other negro baseball leagues in 1912:
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1973 member Monte Irvin. February 25, 1919 – January 11, 2016.
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Many early minority baseball teams were able to survive and even profit by barnstorming small towns and playing local semi-pro teams as well as league games. Some early dominant teams did not join a league since they could pull in larger profits independently. Prior to the creation of the Negro National League in 1920, early leagues were specifically structured as minor leagues.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1973 member Monte Irvin. February 25, 1919 – January 11, 2016.
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