Obstacles
An unwritten document between major and minor league owners to keep blacks off their teams.
Gentlemen's Agreements
This Supreme Court case established that "separate but equal" was legal.
Plessey vs. Ferguson
This player was a 2nd basemen, and John McGraw signed him, saying he was Cherokee and his name was Tokohma
Charlie Grant
Albert "Happy" Chandler, the new commissioner, was what prior?
1. Former U.S. Senator
2. Governor of Kentucky
Jackie Robinson sign with this MLB team?
Brooklyn Dodgers
What was the "International League Club" vote on to ban blacks from future contracts?
6 - 4
From the 1880s - 1960s, American States enforced segregation through this law.
Jim Crow Laws
This player had a.359 batting average.
Josh Gibson
Where did Jackie Robinson attend College, and how many sports did he play there?
1. UCLA
2. 4 Sports
What award did Jackie Robinson win after his first year?
Rookie of the Year
What was Moses Fleetwood's nickname?
"Fleet"
Colored teams would play expedition games vs white teams, and it was known as what?
Barnstorming
Some consider this player to be the greatest pitcher of all time.
Satchel Paige
Why did Jackie Robinson have to leave college?
Financial Troubles
The Cleveland Indians signed this player 3 months after Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
Larry Doby
Who were the two all-black professional teams?
1. St Louis. Black Stockings
2. NY Cuban Giants
This commissioner strongly frowned upon barnstorming.
Ban Johnson
In 1942, the Brooklyn Dodgers hired this general Manager.
Branch Rickey
Why was Jackie Robinson honorably discharged?
Refused to sit in the back of the bus during training
What age was Satchel Paige when he signed with the Cleveland Indians?
Age 42
When did all black professional teams begin?
1880s
How would some owners find a loop hole when trying to sign black players?
They would say they are Hispanic or Native American
This person replaced the old commissioner, Kennesaw Mountain Landis dies.
Albert "Happy" Chandler
Who did Jackie Robinson play for in the Negro Leagues?
Kansas City Monarchs
Hired a commissioner in 1920, and he vetoed attempts to sign black players and outlawed barnstorming.
Kenesaw Mountain Landis