While segregation was a shameful period in baseball history, the Negro Leagues were a resounding success and an immense source of pride for black America.
- Professor of History, University of Pittsburgh
A key tenet of Samoan culture emphasizes community, deference to authority and confronting fears – a mindset that makes an ideal football player. But it can extract a physical toll.
Some of the best players in the world come from this small Caribbean nation, where an entire system of training young talent has blossomed. But few actually make it to the big leagues.
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