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History: The Birmingham Black Barons joined the original Negro National League in 1928. After that circuit's demise they became charter members of the Negro American League. In 1948 they defeated the Monarchs for the pennant with a 15 year-old Willie Mays in the outfield.

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History: The premier Black club of Baltimore, Maryland, the ‘45 Elite Giants were led by star catcher Roy Campanella. While with the Elite Giants, Campy developed an ability and reputation for handling trick pitches that served him well when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948, where pitcher Preacher Roe threw a spitball.

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History: The Indianapolis Clowns began as a barnstorming team known for their pre-game entertainment as much as for their ball skills. Once they joined the Negro American League they focused on baseball and won the NAL title in 1950. The Clowns are best known for three signings: the great women players Toni Stone and Connie Morgan and a raw youngster named Henry Aaron.

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History: The Mission club of San Francisco moved south in 1938 and became the second incarnation of the Hollywood Stars (the original Twinks moved to San Diego in 1936.) The club was aptly named as celebrity stockholders included Gary Cooper, Bing Crosby and Barbara Stanwyck.

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