1948 Negro World Series

In the 1948 Negro World Series, the Washington Homestead Grays, champions of the Negro National League, beat the Birmingham Black Barons, champions of the Negro American League, four games to one. The Black Barons featured the 17-year-old Willie Mays in his first professional season.

1948 Negro World Series

In the 1948 Negro World Series, the Washington Homestead Grays, champions of the Negro National League, beat the Birmingham Black Barons, champions of the Negro American League, four games to one. The Black Barons featured the 17-year-old Willie Mays in his first professional season.