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End Spring Degradation, Negro Players Ask article, 1961 July 30
End Spring Degradation, Negro Players Ask article
End Spring Degradation, Negro Players Ask article, 1961 July 30
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End Spring Degradation, Negro Players Ask article

Date1961 July 30
DescriptionAn article titled "End Spring Degradation, Negro Players Ask" that was written by Wendell Smith and published in the July 30, 1961 issue of the Chicago American. The article addresses the concerns of African American players about the segregated conditions at Spring Training locations. The article features comments from Minnie Minoso, Elston Howard, Hank Aaron, and others.
Object numberBL-1997-00571-117
Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)
Collection NumberBA MSS 001 Wendell Smith papers
Dimensions15 x 7 in.
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