A brief description/explanation of the event that includes at least 5 key ideas or details
- Founded by Cumberland Posey http://www.negroleaguebaseball.com/teams/Homestead_Grays.html
- Based in Homestead PA and made up of black mill workers in the area
- Formed in 1912 and remained an independent team until 1932 when they joined the East West League http://www.negroleaguebaseball.com/teams/Homestead_Grays.html
- “They were known as barnstormers who would play ball in hundreds of small towns, usually taking on and beating the best local baseball talent available, white or black.” http://www.baseball-almanac.com/treasure/autont2004a.shtml
- In the 1930’s they entered the Negro National League
- Even casual fans today recognize the name of Josh Gibson. Catcher Josh Gibson is said by many to have been the greatest long ball hitter of all time http://www.baseball-almanac.com/treasure/autont2004a.shtml
Which category your event fits under (Hedonism, Liberation, Anxiety, or Intolerance) and why
- Liberation is “the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression” (google). The Homestead Grays fall under this category because they were not allowed to play baseball on other teams so they formed their own team, which freed them being left out.
- It might also fit under anxiety because they might have felt worried when they played against all white teams or been afraid when they traveled around
- It can also fit under intolerance because the team was formed due to intolerance
Images, videos, music, etc.
fanofbaseball24.wordpress.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FRz2cwwZwE
Citation:
Mills, P.."Homestead Greys." NegroLeagueBaseball.com. The Negro League Baseball Shop.
2003. Web. 1 October, 2015.
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