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The Negro League's Best Of The Best
Only 27 Negro League players had the honor of being elected to an East-West All-Star Game squad 5 or more times during the heyday of this annual classic. Who were they? More...

Negro League History 101
Need an introduction to the Negro Baseball Leagues? For those who are just discovering the story of the Negro League baseball we have prepared a primer on this fascinating part of American sports and cultural history. More...

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Question: Which major league stars began their careers in the Negro Leagues?

Answer:

Many Negro League players began their careers with Negro League teams. The following is a list of some of the most notable players (many of them Hall-Of-Famers) and the Negro League teams with which they were associated:

Hank Aaron (Indianapolis Clowns)
Willie Mays (Birmingham Black Barons)
Jackie Robinson (Kansas City Monarchs)
Monte Irvin (Newark Eagles)
Larry Doby (Newark Eagles)
Roy Campanella (Baltimore Elite Giants)
Sam Jethroe (Cleveland Buckeyes)
Orestes "Minnie" Minoso (New York Cubans)
Leroy "Satchel" Paige (Kansas City Monarchs and many others)
Joe Black (Baltimore Elite Giants)