SPORTS | Striving for excellence
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Timeline: Pioneering African-American Athletes
Many African-American athletes, like the 12 in this gallery, overcame barriers in order to participate. They went on to win accolades in their sports and their achievements inspired other athletes. Above is Bill Russell in 1956.
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Baseball, Once Just an American Game, Extends Reach Worldwide
Foreign-born baseball players star in the United States as the sport continues to flourish overseas. About 30 percent of Major League Baseball players were born outside the United States.
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Jackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Barrier
By breaking baseball’s color barrier, Jackie Robinson made it easier for civil rights leaders like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King to work for an end to segregation and to fight for racial equality.