They Played for the Love of the Game July 14, 2010

The exhibit traces the history of the Negro Baseball Leagues and African American players in the Twin Cities. Although there was not a Negro League team in Minnesota, League players and many outstanding local athletes played in barnstorming games throughout the state. The exhibit highlights players in St. Paul and Minneapolis in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Key topics include why the Negro League was formed and some of the results of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier.