image creditSome people may write off sports as mere entertainment, but perhaps they should look a little closer. Sports can not only ignite the passions, allegiances and fanaticism of millions, but also help people to overcome racial prejudice and discrimination.
Here's an inside look at ten of the first African-American baseball players to break the color line and play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. These pioneers in one of America's favorite sports withstood abuse and resentment from crowds and teammates alike. Yet they persevered, changing the face of the game and making valuable contributions to the American civil rights movement.
