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“Baseball led the nation, integrating ten months before Harry Truman became the first president to send a civil-rights message to Congress, a year before integration of the armed forces, three years before the first black player was taken in the NBA draft, and way ahead of the nation’s political mood. Washington was still sharply segregated. Throughout Jackie Robinson’s first year with the Dodgers, there was not a single mention in any Washington newspaper of any statement by any congressman – from anywhere- that was critical of segregation policies still in effect in the capital. Baseball….deserves recognition for leading-dragging-the rest of America a little closer to the ultimate goal of equality and opportunity,” Reported Mike Bauman from the civil rights game.

The MLB civil rights game was a commemorative celebration honoring racial equalities integration into society and the importance of civil rights. With the integration of the Negro league into the MLB in 1947 it marked a vital event in the civil rights movement and a show of equality.

The civil rights game also featured a speech from former president Bill Clinton and his words of wisdom in recognition of baseballs part, “Baseball is a social institution with very important social responsibilities, and on behalf of baseball I am proud to honor those who fight for civil rights and improve our society. I’m proud of the role baseball has played in giving people of all creeds, races and colors the chance to enjoy the life that freedom brings.”