Negro League Baseball - Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier - US History - Extra History

[@paulbutkovich6103]

I love the fact that they backported the Negro League's stats. It's a very public way of admitting you were wrong to exclude them.

[@Cooldude-ko7ps]

Yeah. Very honest and good way of showing “Yeah we were wrong. Those guys are good.”

[@789FredBe]

fact

[@inconsistentbubbles7632]

What is backporting?

[@paulbutkovich6103]

@@inconsistentbubbles7632 They took the stats from the Negro League and added them to MLB's record books. This retroactively makes the Negro League a part of MLB.

[@inconsistentbubbles7632]

@@paulbutkovich6103 thank you :)

[@elijahking1801]

I'll never forget the time I got in trouble at school for using the term "negro league" when answering a question in class, Our public school teachers are disturbingly uneducated

[@kettleworks]

disturbingly, but also purposefully. the USA makes good education highly inaccessible for a reason

[@dragondrew2000]

That’s terrible.

[@paweandonisgawralidisdobrz2522]

@@kettleworks good education is rare as all good things

[@wikiuser92]

@@paweandonisgawralidisdobrz2522 Except in Finland.

[@wikiuser92]

@ Maailman onnellisin kansa!

[@HistoryOfRevolutions]

Malcom X once stated: "We need more light about each other. Light creates understanding, understanding creates love, love creates patience, and patience creates unity"

[@gemineyeduality764]

You do realize he preached for separation of the races? Its nearly impossible to find these days thanks to Google's whitewashing but he was a vehement racist.

[@dioritbajrami8283]

@@gemineyeduality764 he stated he loved when he went to Meka that nobody cared about the race and there were people from all over the world there all worshiping Allah. Dont see how he can be racist while stating things like this,

[@RobertJW]

Chadwick Boseman’s performance as Jackie Robinson was unforgettable.

[@takatamiyagawa5688]

Probably a minority opinion, but I think I'll remember him more for _that_ role than any other.

[@charliefarmer4365]

R.I.P

[@jeremiasrobinson]

Seeing the unanimated version of this human at the end made me feel weird.

[@EduardoEscarez]

I like how he repeated the coffee addiction trope of the latest Extra Mythology video 😁

[@amaan6845]

@@EduardoEscarez i mean they're the same guys so of course they have the same coffee addiction

[@Robotoken-299]

Surprised that extra history has yet to talk about the Tuskeegee Airmen

[@njvikesfan0162]

They don’t like to do things after WW2 unless sponsored

[@larrychilders6599]

@@njvikesfan0162 weren't they with WWII just most of the tragedy is after

[@njvikesfan0162]

@@larrychilders6599 Yeah there’s that. Who knows. I’m 90% sure most of if not all their ww2 stuff is sponsored tho

[@GageEakins]

@@njvikesfan0162They will need to break that rule. Ignoring modern history is a bad decission.

[@canadianjeremy4639]

Modern history is so important but also so well already documented that either decision is a good one

[@Born2beSPRA]

Every time I think of this channel. There’s a new video. I don’t hate that fact

[@tomendruweit9386]

think more

[@croquemaster314]

@@tomendruweit9386 seconded

[@mrmangoberry8394]

It’s sad that integration into the MLB in turn destroyed the Negro League.

[@skysthelimitvideos]

Sad and ironic

[@MarkWTK]

Unless the MLB integrated into the Negro League. Quite hard for a National Sport to have 2 separate leagues. Unless they changed the system into a promotion/relegated one like in Europe. Edit: If follow Europe, then people might complain why the Negro League is under the MLB. So more issues will arise

[@ShepardVI]

But as Buck o Neil said “but who cared?”

[@AceX22]

I wish they combined the league instead of just integrating the league

[@robbabcock_]

Baseball is about as interesting as watching paint dry but I find the historical aspect of integration to be fascinating.

[@OGNoNameNobody]

I'm sorry you don't meet the Prerequisite for the "Thinking Man's Game" feat of INT 13.

[@matthewcox4997]

I feel like baseball isn’t interesting until you have learned a bunch already.

[@ryanjapan3113]

@@matthewcox4997 that rule can probably apply to a lot of things (though personally I’m not sure if Baseball’s one of them).

[@Abshir1it1is]

@@OGNoNameNobody - lolwhat? Is Baseball Elitism really a thing? 🤣 I'm sure we're all in awe of your 10,000+ IQ.

[@goudaisgreat8414]

Someone agrees with me

[@TinMan354]

0:02 As a Pittsburgh native, I am extremely triggered by the lack of H at the end of the word

[@LxxMxxL]

Can confirm

[@MrTaxiRob]

Pronounced "Pittsburruh"

[@jovanweismiller7114]

I lived in Kansas City in the 1970s. I was privileged to know Satchell Paige. He was a friend of one of my neighbours. We used to sit on the neighbour's porch drinking sweet tea. He was an interesting character.

[@marc-andretrudeau4412]

I think you missed something, that Robinson played in Montréal for a bit where he was warmly welcome. His wife said her time in Montréal was almost paradise like. I think it's important to show how racist was the US even for it's time.

[@scj3188]

"Warmly welcomed" us a stretch. Canada is just as racist as amerikkka. Just ask the indigenous ppl of Canada about that.

[@brennanroy7842]

You know nothing then. ​@@scj3188

[@jeremy1860]

It really is a testament to EH that they can get me interested in the history of a sport I have never, in my life, watched before 😊

[@FPSBird]

Jackie Robinson spent more time with the Montreal royals than in florida before moving up to the mlb

[@lucth16]

Was thinking "Ah yes, yet another America-is-more-important-than-other-countries so screw them."

[@hopeless6905]

I love the new art style at the end, so realistic

[@ryanjapan3113]

I wasn’t expecting a video today (extra history is usually a different day) but I’m not complaining.

[@Wesyan1999]

Damn, the Deep Space 9 baseball against vulcans episode was way more meaningful than I thought

[@MrTaxiRob]

seems like Vulcans would excel at baseball

[@nonya1366]

@@MrTaxiRob Honestly? I can't imagine non-holodeck bats surviving a Vulcan's proper swing. Though they probably do have a certain amount of strength control.

[@atharvathakore4759]

Man these videos are great.

[@cirthador1453]

I like the new art style. (Well, I say new, it has been like this for a little while).

[@spritemon98]

Isn't this the art style for extra scifi?

[@jamier65551]

I personally like the artstyle of series like the 3rd century crisis

[@cirthador1453]

@@spritemon98 I think so.

[@cirthador1453]

@@jamier65551 Me too, but I also like this one.

[@Merennulli]

The CGI human and cat near the end were completely unrealistic, though.

[@confused4971]

Despite some controversial takes in the past, EC has consistently made educating and interesting videos such as this. The few bad just has to be taken with the many, many good.

[@yahnmahn9035]

What controversial takes

[@roquejo6194]

dont remember any controversial takes

[@yuvalgabay1023]

@@roquejo6194 *are fantasy evil races racists?

[@roquejo6194]

@@yuvalgabay1023 ohhhhh, never knew that was controversial

[@FumbleSquid]

@@roquejo6194 It's mostly controversial to people who don't like to critically analyze fiction for real life biases.

[@MonkeyFace2421]

I'm a dodgers fan and this might be my favorite extra history video also 42!!!!

[@dragondrew2000]

Them choosing Jackie Robinson kind of reminds me of how Captain America was picked out. It’s about your character, you have to be the better person.

[@sharilshahed6106]

interesting, considering Falcon and Wimter Soldier

[@brennanroy7842]

Those guys were all good people. Jackie was just the most likely to bite his tongue.

[@eduardogutierrez4698]

Please make a video on the residential schools in Canada and the US.

[@gibbous_silver]

I agree

[@willrehmus]

especially given recent events in Kamloops

[@chloesmith5485]

Also maybe the lost generation in australia

[@PaulRudd1941]

Something fucked up is that the last residential school didn't close until 1996.

[@ctay7216]

Thank you for putting this so well. I love when attention is brought to the negro leagues and how truly important it was

[@TheGammingPie]

This game made of over 100+ years of legends and stories... I adore this game!

[@LouisDaPen]

Excellent video, though 238 "pitches" should be 238 home runs for Gibson. Would also have been fun to talk about Paige's massive repertoire of pitches, and Gibson's supposed feat of hitting a ball out of Yankee Stadium (while likely not true, serves as a testament to the kind of power he had).

[@Bobcat205]

This could be the beginning of a new series here: Extra Sports. Hit me up, I’d be cool with that.

[@KasumiRINA]

Would actually love that, sports history videos would REALLY benefit from the drawings in this chibi style.

[@postapocalypticnewsradio]

PANR has tuned in.

[@owenward2624]

I think we only half-remember how nuts Jackie Robinson was as an athlete. He was an All American at UCLA in football, basketball, and track. Statistically, baseball was his worst sport in college and he has one of the highest WAR to this day. I think you can reasonably claim that he is not only one of baseball's all time top 50, but also one of the greatest athletes who ever lived

[@craigdrums]

Josh Gibson finally recognized and included in the record books!

[@jantheman4242]

All I know is the Washington Grays were the most winning team in dc for a long while

[@Michaila95]

My father played for the negro leagues (Philadelphia Stars) thank you for covering it. It doesn't get mentioned much at all

[@franksavage8031]

The only time the kkk as cartoon people looked adorable and harmless.

[@michaelr3583]

I know. Even Attila the hun looked sweet and innocent😆

[@jayll9569]

Why would people dislike this video

[@fireironthesecond2909]

Closet conservatives 🤦‍♂️

[@zackakai5173]

1% chance they found some kind of legitimate issue with the video, 99% chance they're really really butthurt about a spotlight being shone on how obscenely fucking racist the US has been for virtually its entire history.

[@rhemajumbo-nze154]

That title popping up in my notifs

[@misiekfid]

i have a suggestion for one of your videos - you could cover Operation Arsenal, one of the bravest polish scout operations

[@theflamingangel2921]

My reaction to seeing you IRL: Oh gosh he's cute. I have been blessed.

[@laurencelikestopgun]

As someone from Kansas City, I thank you for bringing some spotlight to the Negro League, and recommend everyone to visite theNegro League Museum in KC.

[@Mini_xbox]

You should make a series about NASA and how I made it to Florida

[@phillipcall4850]

Hey Extra History! I would love to see a series done on Henry Every's pirate heist and the Henry Every trials afterwards.

[@bobmcbob9856]

I don’t know much about baseball but these all sound like great men

[@TheCreepypro]

a fascinating piece of history not enough people talk about

[@TheTEN24]

This is a great video, honestly never heard of Gibson before and I love baseball. Good to learn more about these players

[@backpackingtony1779]

I read when Jackie Robinson played for the Montreal Royals he didn’t get anywhere near the gate he got in the south. I also heard he had fond memories of the city.

[@barbaros99]

Aaaaand 'Heritage Moments' flashbacks...

[@weemama]

My grandfather was a friend of Branch Rickey because he had nursed Rickey through the flu on the troopship after WWI. Granddad was one of the people RIckey consulted when he was thinking about hiring Robinson.

[@darkmann838]

I have to admit, I have a deep love for baseball, but I do also prefer when it’s the minors, because that’s where you see the way they are and how good they will be, and though Jackie Robinson was an unknown he remains to this day as one of the 10 greatest baseball players

[@tsardripolasii1116]

I love the sports history video, hope to see more in the future!

[@gabrielfigueroa5653]

can you talk about the Central American Wars of 1856?

[@desmondmolina3142]

Nobody cares about central america

[@theoutlook55]

Yes, do so.

[@pixel644]

@@theoutlook55 no

[@speedy01247]

@@desmondmolina3142 Pretty sure people in Central America do.

[@desmondmolina3142]

@@speedy01247 I am from honduras

[@simonrancourt7834]

Robinson started playing for the Montréal Royals. He faces racism when playing in the US, but in Montréal, he was loved by fans.

[@jimmyyu2184]

Jackie played in Montreal (which was a minor league affiliate of Brooklyn Dodgers) before coming to the Dodgers. If memory serves.

[@AmitGuptaVlogs]

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[@maplerice6226]

The Montreal Royals.

[@Shlevel]

Ughh...this channel is AWESOME!!! ❤️✌🏼🙏🏼

[@19billdong96]

1. Salute to those early trail blazers 2. IRL Matt’s lack of a beard is borderline betrayal

[@seanpoore2428]

Don't care a BIT about baseball, but keep this up! This is American history!! It's all important!

[@fakedungeonmaster5740]

I don't know why but this video almost made me cry

[@floramew]

I... didn't expect to cry at this.

[@TheJacobG]

I'd watch a lot more baseball if there were more pitchers like Paige. That level of showmanship sounds super entertaining!

[@AgressiveElevatorMusic]

Zack Grenke is like that. He’s one of my favorites to watch.

[@hoosacmusicman9108]

Enjoyed the video but you left out one key individual in the integration of baseball. The Major League’s Second Commissioner, A.B. “Happy”Chandler. He became Commissioner after Kennesaw Mountain Landis’s death in 1945. It was under Chandler’s leadership, which was only for one term by the way, which allowed Branch Rickey to sign Jackie Robinson to the Dodgers. Chandler’s efforts to integrate baseball eventually earned him a place in the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Please do what you can to correct this oversight.

[@linkhs]

Thank you so much for this video, especially beginning with some of my hometown's own history in this subject. Just a heads up, after 1911, Pittsburgh PA was officially spelled with an H at the end. It's actually an interesting story on its own. For two decades, the city government refused to acknowledge the federal government's respelling of the city name.

[@MasterShake9000]

Cap Anson really needs to be called out by name as the primary force behind the segregating of baseball

[@julijansidneypicej4701]

you guys are so awesome

[@e.a.b.k7048]

Love this - Women's League next?

[@AmitGuptaVlogs]

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[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Also in this video: A face reveal.

[@codyshi4743]

Do a video on George Stinney's case.

[@zxarchi]

I was watching the videos regarding Sun Yat-sen, and then a new video.

[@RidleyDragon]

At 4:27 the video states “Josh Gibson officially hit 238 pitches”, which doesn’t really make sense. Did you mean to say “Home Runs” instead of pitches?

[@tullybell8644]

Lol I see you buck oneil!!! RIP middle chair 7:56.

[@Ryu_D]

Thank you for the video.

[@berserk2424]

According to the Canadian Encyclopedia website, Jackie Robinson played only a month in Florida and it was a nightmare. Then, he played a year for the Royals in Montreal where he was loved. The Royals won the series that year and Jackie may have been the best player. I am not sure why you did not mention the contrast between Florida and Montreal.

[@kchishol1970]

Nothing about Jackie Robinson's 1946 season in Montreal, the Canadian city that was an oasis for Robinson where he was the summer hero in a year when the pressure on the road nearly drove him into a nervous breakdown?

[@shawnheatherly]

At least they're finally getting recognition.

[@majesticalgames3906]

where do you get your info from

[@thebobbytytesvarrietyhour4168]

Has anyone else read the book "Summerland'? This video reminded me of it.

[@jokodihaynes419]

I hope you do a special on the all American girls professional baseball league

[@bigstewie9869]

Could you please make a series on the Tennessee valley authority

[@setojurai]

oh god 3D Zoe is ADORABLE!!!!

[@Alexfrost5623]

I have not clicked this fast in a long time XD

[@petercroves8562]

fun fact-did you know the 1st baseball game ever was played in OXFORD CO ONT

[@nivkrayner4878]

Remember when this channel was mainly about vidya gaems?

[@ana-one4681]

Please continue this kind of historical retelling as more and more States begin to go against critical race thinking be taught in school

[@Easy-Eight]

Americans school kids are nearly dead last in math, geography, and science. Nice you want more distractions.

[@zackakai5173]

@@Easy-Eight last time I checked, history and sociology were also important parts of a well-rounded education. Because let's be fucking real, what the right calls "critical race theory" (which isn't actually what that term refers to, to be clear) is anything that doesn't paint America as a magical place where racism never existed.

[@LifeUntilLove]

In the opening shot, why is Pittsburgh spelled without an h? Was this intentional or just a spelling mistake?

[@jokodihaynes419]

Moses Fleetwood walker paved the way for Jackie Robinson

[@KingNoob7]

It is cool the think that one of the very first African American player played for my hometown team in Toledo Ohio

[@hmich176]

At 0:02, yinz spelled Pittsburgh wrong.

[@sandejunior]

Im 99% sure extra credits lost their ad money on this one

[@hansheden]

I can recommend the series "Baseball" by Ken Burns.

[@DoragonRider75]

@Extra Credits 0:31 The Grey's tying run is coming to bat in that situation, not the winning run. Other than that, the video is an informative one about the history of black baseball.

[@soddenseekergaming1975]

Jackie will past away in 1972 and still today all teams and he played for the Padres and the Dodgers but we still know him as the greatest player in the mlb who broke the barrier

[@brennanroy7842]

He never played for the Padres lol wtf

[@soddenseekergaming1975]

@@brennanroy7842 oops my bad XD

[@d9rat]

Great topic and a great piece of history to spotlight but lots of mistakes in this one. Pittsburgh spelled wrong, pro baseball's full color barrier wasn't instituted until the 1880s (Moses Fleetwood Walker and Weldy Walker deserve recognition), I'm assuming they meant Gibson hit 238 homeruns (no one counts pitches hit), Branch Rickey was a part owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers (President and General Manager might be more accurate of his role), it's "Satchel Paige" and not "Page" (see 6:01), Robinson spent spring training in Florida but his 1946 season was in Montreal... I think that's it but I may be missing something.

[@nahx6205]

Cries in Ken Griffey Jr

[@aidanrogers6767]

Vladimir Guerrero and Guerrero Jr too

[@joku02]

Wait, Matt has a face! *Mind blown*

[@christichenor8437]

John McGraw, Hall of Fame manager for first the Orioles and then the Giants hated the segregation of baseball. In 1901, while managing the Orioles, he tried to sneak a black player named Grant onto his roster by claiming that he was a Native American. The owner of the White Sox recognized Grant and called McGraw out. McGraw managed the New York Giants for 30 years and retired in 1932, 14 years before MLB was finally integrated. After he passed, his widow found papers with scouting reports and “wishlists” of Negro League players McGraw wanted to sign to his team.

[@crazyscientistfarmer2091]

Good video

[@123piecrustJR]

I LOVE BASEBALL RAAAGHHH

[@ericchilders9234]

Please cover Tulsa race riots.

[@Mobius08]

Considering recent events and what happened to Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter, I'd kinda like to know more about the origins of Memorial Day.

[@vinitfirke2201]

Finally I saw Zoe❤

[@NuevaBestia]

My great grandfather was in the Negro League

[@alyhoffman2643]

Zoey: Daddy, you have a problem.

[@matthiasameer]

1:43 is crazy

[@mistaidgaf9166]

Plus Gibson and Paige were almost past their prime versus Jackie Robinson starting his prime