The Department League flourished in Washington. The league was a counterpart to the industrial leagues in other cities. The completion was said to be first rate and fans might recognize some of the names listed below. In late September 1894, The Washington Star comments on the successful 1894 Departmental Base Ball League season. “The Departmental …
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Feb 17
BREAKING THROUGH: Ending the Color Barrier in D.C.
In honor of Black History Month I want to share a story that was written by Karen and Kevin Flynn. Dates carry an importance for us, birthdays and anniversaries are remembered and cherished. In sports, dates also carry significance. Fans can easily tell you when a promising rookie made his first major league start or …
