How the Chatham Coloured All-Stars Made History by Defying Race Barriers in Baseball

Chatham Coloured All-Stars' chances dimming for Canadian Baseball Hall induction

The Chatham Coloured All-Stars’ induction window for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame may be almost shut.

How the Chatham Coloured All-Stars made history by defying race barriers in baseball

Ninety years ago, the Chatham Coloured All-Stars became the first all-Black team to win the Ontario baseball championship. Now the story of their historic 1934 season, including the racist treatment they endured and their exploits on the field has resurfaced, and they’re getting their due as trailblazing Black Canadian athletes.

Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame enshrinement still possible for Chatham Coloured All-Stars

The Chatham Coloured All-Stars have missed being inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame again, but there's a glimmer of hope for the team to get in at some point.