Other negro baseball leagues in 1917:
Take a look back at the famous Red Sox comeback from the 2013 ALCS, featuring a historic performance by David Ortiz.
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On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. Manpower needed by the defense plants and industry accelerated the migration of blacks from the South to the North. This meant a larger and more affluent fan base with more money to spend. By the end of the war in 1919, Foster was again ready to start a Negro baseball league.
Take a look back at the famous Red Sox comeback from the 2013 ALCS, featuring a historic performance by David Ortiz.
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