In 1947, as the integration of Major League Baseball began, the once-daring American League had grown reactionary, unwilling to confront postwar challenges-population shifts, labor issues and, above all, racial integration. The league had matured
In 1947, as the integration of Major League Baseball began, the once-daring American League had grown reactionary, unwilling to confront postwar challenges-population shifts, labor issues and, above all, racial integration. The league had matured
