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litary, which sometimes depleted team rosters, but the war also increased the popularity of baseball as a morale booster. By the mid-1940s, the dynamics of professional baseball began to shift dramatically.

1884–1955) The history of the Negro Leagues stands as a testament to resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of racial equality in American sports. From their humble beginnings in the late 19th century to their prime in the mid-20th century,