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Black Men Coalition of Dane County starts youth baseball league

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The Black Men Coalition of Dane County kicked off its first-ever youth baseball season Sunday. The league is open to kids as old as 14 and will hold weekly games and practices through early August. The percentage of Black baseball players on MLB rosters has shrunk from 19% in 1995 to just 7% this year.

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Black Men Coalition of Dane County starts youth baseball league

MADISON, Wis. — Baseball holds a special place in American culture, but for some, the cost of the sport can be a barrier to entry. The Black Men Coalition of Dane County is looking to break that barrier down.The Coalition kicked off its first-ever youth baseball season Sunday. For many players, it’s their first time ever swinging a bat and running the bases. Registration, uniforms, equipment and transportation for the league are all free.200 kid…

2 years ago·Madison, United States

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