It is great to recognize and honor these players. Hat's off to Dave Winfield for doing so.
However, when the color barrier in MLB was broken, that was the begining of the end of the 'Negro Leagues'. That was also the end of many jobs, a source of entertainment, a quality brand of baseball, a lively hood for many people. It is a shame that there could not have been a way to allow Blacks into MLB, while also keeping the 'Negro Leagues' alive in a revised form.
Nice to see a positive baseball story today, instead of the negative ones currently making the rounds....