It’s commonplace for Chicagoans to claim our importance in American history, writes curlyfro. And Chicago’s role in organized professional Black baseball cannot be overlooked.
. The East-West game was played at Comiskey 28 times, more than any other venue, and was a premier event of the summer until 1960. It brought out more than 50,000 fans annually and some of the most talented Black baseball players, like Josh Gibson and Cool Papa Bell, to the city to showcase their talent. I’ve been told by baseball historians it was the equivalent of a red carpet event, with attendees coming dressed in their best to be seen in Chicago.
Forty-four DDC players have been selected in the MLB draft since its inception including Blake Hickman , Corey Ray and Ed Howard .
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