MLB Integrates Negro Leagues Stats, Rewrites Record Books
TL;DR
Major League Baseball has officially integrated statistics from the Negro Leagues into its record books, recognizing the achievements of Black players who were barred from MLB until 1947. This move elevates players like Josh Gibson, who now holds several all-time records, and aims to ensure future generations understand the significance of the Negro Leagues in American history.
- Statistics from Negro Leagues officially integrated into MLB record books CBS News
- MLB incorporates Negro Leagues statistics, shakes up record books ESPN
- Yahoo Sports AM: Revising the MLB record books Yahoo Sports
- USA Today: MLB incorporating Negro League statistics, meaning Josh Gibson is career batting average leader over Ty Cobb CNN
- Major League Baseball to add Negro Leagues stats to official records Axios
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