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Newly-elected Hall of Famer Leon Day dies in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 78.

Newly-elected Hall of Famer Leon Day dies in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 78.

Veterans Committee elects slugger Johnny Mize and Negro Leagues pioneer Rube Foster to the Hall of Fame

Veterans Committee elects slugger Johnny Mize and Negro Leagues pioneer Rube Foster to the Hall of Fame

Alex Pompez, one of the most important figures in the history of the Negro leagues, dies in New York City

Alex Pompez, one of the most important figures in the history of the Negro leagues, dies in New York City

Satchel Paige signs a contract to play for the Birmingham Barons of the Negro National League

Satchel Paige signs a contract to play for the Birmingham Barons of the Negro National League