The East-West Classic

From 1933 to 1953, the East-West Classic was the crown jewel of Black baseball, drawing more than 50,000 fans at its peak. Here, survey some of the highlights of this all-star game and meet some of the major players of the era—including fan favorite Oscar Charleston, manager and first baseman for the Crawfords.

English
  • Originally Aired January 27, 2023
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Created January 27, 2025 by
    dmsolomon
  • Modified January 27, 2025 by
    dmsolomon