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You Are Bidding On Three Sheets x 20 = 60 NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL Genuine 44¢ USPS Postage Stamps (Passed "Luminescent" UV tagging test) Perfect for Postcard mailings Self-adhesive. Scott # 4465-4466 . FV $26.40 Baseball was in its infancy when the rule known as the “Gentleman’s Agreement” banned black players from white leagues. From behind this color line a new American pastime was born – Negro Leagues Baseball. The first Negro Leagues were formed in 1920, and fans were treated to a fast-paced game filled with action and flamboyance. Players like Satchel Paige electrified the crowds with their showmanship. A tall, lanky right-hander, Paige often told the outfielders to sit down while he struck out the next batter. And “Cool Papa” Bell would often try to steal two bases on one pitch. Behind all the pageantry, life in Negro baseball was tough. When the team bus stopped at a restaurant, the players weren’t allowed in the dining room. And they often slept on the buses because white hotels wouldn’t rent them rooms. “We didn’t get a chance sometimes to take a bath for 3 or 4 days because they wouldn’t let us,” recalled Ted Radcliffe. Integration came in 1947, which had mixed results. Black players had finally gained equality when they signed with Major League teams.But the Negro Leagues lost their best players, and attendance dropped. At the end of the 1961 season, the era of Negro Leagues Baseball was over. Similar to stock photos. Plate numbers and block position may vary. Stamps maybe mint, might have minor bends or crease, Great for postage, not necessarily for collecting . ><(((((º> All my items are legally purchased with traceability and come from a smoke free / pet free home <*}}>< "SHOCK and AWE" FREE USPS Mail Have passed USPS, eBay and Paypal Security Checks An HONEST, TRUSTED, and EXPERIENCED SELLER I stand behind my eBay feedback record. All items I sell are unconditionally guaranteed If you are not pleased, return for a full refund! I wish you well on all your endeavors! F ine print: We value our reputation and our feedback score! Therefore, I post positive feedback right after payment is cleared, and I expect you to leave a positive feedback 5 STAR RATING for me after you received your item and satisfied! "Be kinder than necessary; for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." Shall we? Blessed are those that are truthful. Blessed are those that leave honest and kind feedback for every transaction!