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The museum chronologically charts the progress of the Negro Leagues with informative placards and interactive exhibits. Its walls are lined with pictures of players, owners, and officials of Negro League baseball from the Negro National League of 1920 through the Negro American League, which lasted until 1960 . As one progresses through the exhibit, one moves forward through the history of Black baseball. In one area of the museum, there are lockers set up for some of the legends of the Negro Leagues. One can see game-worn uniforms, cleats, gloves, and other artifacts from stars such as Josh Gibson , the "Black Babe Ruth ." By far the most impressive aspect of the museum, however, is the Field of Legends. Separated from the visitor at the entrance by chicken wire, it is accessible only at the end of the tour. One can walk onto a field adorned by nearly life-sized bronze statues of twelve figures from Negro League history. Crouching behind the plate is Gibson, one of the most prolific hitters in baseball history, a man who allegedly hit over 80 , Cuba , and the United States . Other statues commemorate Rube Foster , the founder of the Negro National League , and Buck O'Neil , a former Kansas City Monarch and a member of the board of the Museum. EXTERNAL LINKS REFERENCES
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