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Trained athletes; Tuskegee base ball team skilled in the art of the great national game, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Trained athletes; Tuskegee base ball team skilled in the art of the great national game, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Trained athletes; Tuskegee base ball team skilled in the art of the great national game, 1917
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Baseball Baseball Bat Baseball Player Baseball Team Jean Blackwell Hutson Division Jenkins New York Public Library Nypl Public Library Schomburg Center For Research Sports Sportsman Sportsmen Sportswear Student Team Tuskegee Alabama United States Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee University University Afro American Group Portrait
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This photograph captures the Tuskegee Baseball Team, a group of skilled and trained athletes from Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, United States, during the 1910s. The team is shown in their sportswear, posing confidently for the camera with baseball bats in hand. Their direct gaze and focused expression convey their dedication and passion for the great national game of baseball. Founded in 1881, Tuskegee Institute was a historically black university that provided education and opportunities for African Americans. The team's success on the baseball field was a source of pride for the institution and the community. This photograph is a testament to the determination and talent of these athletes, who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of black baseball players. The image is part of the Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, which is part of the New York Public Library. The Schomburg Center is a renowned research institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and culture of people of African descent. The photograph, taken in the early 20th century, is a powerful reminder of the rich heritage and contributions of African Americans in American sports history. The team's diverse composition of black and white players reflects the complex racial dynamics of the time, and serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made, as well as the challenges that still remain.
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