In a symbolic effort to recognize former Negro League players who had been denied the opportunity to play in the major leagues, MLB held a special draft, selecting 30 former players and honoring their contributions to baseball. Among those recognized was Charley Pride, who went on to find success in both baseball and country music. Charlie Davis remembers playing for just $250 a month, while Bob Mitchell shares his hopes for the future of baseball. Three perspectives on a generation of players whose talent deserved recognition long ago.
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