Major League Baseball has officially recognized the Negro Leagues as part of its history, incorporating their statistics into the official record books. This move is a significant step towards acknowledging the contributions of black players who were previously excluded from the league's records. Jerry Hairston Jr., a former big leaguer and current broadcaster for the Dodgers, shares his personal connection to the Negro Leagues and discusses the importance of recognizing the achievements of players like Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige.
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