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History: The Monarchs appeared in the first Colored World Series in 1924, representing the Negro National League against the Hilldale club of the Eastern Colored League. No number on back (numbers were not worn at that time).

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Ebbets Field Flannels Kansas City Monarchs 1953 Home Jersey

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History: In 1953, the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League were looking for a new second baseman to replace their previous second baseman, a teenager named Hank Aaron, who had just been signed by the Milwaukee Braves. Like other Negro League ballclubs, the Clowns were struggling after the 1947 signings of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby to Major League clubs opened the door for all of the best black ballplayers to leave the Negro Leagues for better opportunities in the big leagues.

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History: Jackie Robinson played his only year in the Negro leagues with black baseball's most storied team. Pitching greats Satchel Paige and Hilton Smith were teammates. On April 16 Jackie had a tryout with the Boston Red Sox, along with fellow Negro leaguers Sam Jethroe and Marvin Williams.

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History: The Tugerson brothers were assigned to Knoxville by Hot Springs after the Bathers failed to get the other clubs to allow them to play for Hot Springs. Jim Tugerson set a league record with 31 wins for Knoxville.

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History: This Mexican League team was managed by the Cuban great Martin Dihigo., Product Details:, Made in the USA, Mexican League, Authentic

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History: The barrios of East Los Angeles were a hotbed of Mexican-American baseball in the years following World War II. One of the top clubs was founded by Mario Lopez and sponsored by his Carmelita Provision Company. The Chorizeros (sausage makers) became one of the top clubs in L.A. semi-pro ball and at one time were composed of the nine brothers - the Penas.

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