The New York Black Yankees played in the second iteration of the Negro National League from 1936 up until the league’s disbanding in 1948. Prior to that, they played as an independent barnstorming league from 1931 through 1935 (under the name Harlem Stars in 1931). Unfortunately, what they may best be remembered for is having very little similarity to the similarly named American League powerhouse. While the team with whom they shared a name — and sometimes a stadium — won eight World Series over that stretch, The Black Yankees managed to play better than .
The baseball legends who played for the New York Black Yankees
