Other negro baseball leagues in 1917:
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1977 member Ernie Banks. January 31, 1931 - January 23, 2015.
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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.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1977 member Ernie Banks. January 31, 1931 - January 23, 2015.
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