Other negro baseball leagues in 1917:
Phil Rizutto, who is on the panel this week, was the mystery guest on the very first episode of "What's My Line?"
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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.
Phil Rizutto, who is on the panel this week, was the mystery guest on the very first episode of "What's My Line?"
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