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Major League Baseball (MLB) is a diverse sport played by athletes from around the world. But in the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, MLB was mostly segregated. Black players and coaches were not welcome. The Negro Leagues gave these players and coaches other options to play pro baseball. Meet unsung Negro Leagues stars such as Moses Fleetwood Walker and Toni Stone, and learn about the activists and heroes who helped integrate America's Pastime.

Are you looking to share your love for baseball and its inspiring history with your children, infused with important life lessons about teamwork and perseverance? "Baseball Dynasties: Crafting the Game’s Legacy" is a must-add to your family's collection. Dive into the stories of the sport's most iconic teams, from the Yankees to the Red Sox, uncovering what elevates a team to legendary status. This book doesn't just recount wins and losses; it delves into the essence of true teamwork, the traditions that bind, and the collective drive towards greatness.

Growing up, Wat Misaka wasn’t the tallest kid on the basketball court, but he was fast and he loved the game! In his Japanese American basketball league, Wat dribbled with speed and shared the ball as much as he scored. Encouraged by his father to always do his best, Wat applied this mindset to every challenge in his life. As Wat spent more time on the court, his passion for the game grew. He played in college at the University of Utah during WWII, a time when many Japanese Americans were stripped of their freedoms and incarcerated by the US government.