BASEBALL IN THE 1920'S

GROWING POPULARITY OF BASEBALL

• Radio
• Newspapers
• Stadiums
• Cork
• Negro League

GEORGE HERMAN "BABE" RUTH

• Nicknames: "Sultan of Swat" and "the bambino"
• Played Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees
• Held many records at the time.
• One of the first five players inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
• One of the most prolific hitters in the history of baseball.

WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS IN THE 20'S

• New York Yankees (3x)
• New York Giants (2x)
• Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, Pittsburgh Pirates
• Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals all won once.
• 1919: Black Sox Scandal

THE NEGRO LEAGUES

• Was formed by Andrew "Rube" Foster.
• The first Negro League was called The Negro National League.
• Predominantly ranged from Kansas City to Pittsburgh.
• 1924- added franchises in Birmingham and Memphis.
• Negro League Champions (1924-1928): Kansas City Monarchs and Chicago American Giants (2x)