Chatham Coloured All-Stars 1934 Championship
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Look at the Chatham Coloured All-Stars team photo. What information does this picture provide about playing baseball in the 1930s?
THINK
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in Welland, Sarnia, and Milton to make it to the provincial championship. Sometimes it was difficult to travel to away games because people were not always welcoming; the team would not have a place to eat or stay because of racist attitudes. Can you think about what the team might have done if they ran into problems while travelling to away games?
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The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat the Penetanguishene Rangers in the provincial championship to become the Ontario Baseball Amateur Association champions in 1934. As a result, many of the 12 players had access to jobs that other Black people did not. Although some individual Black people found success, systemic racism still existed. Use a dictionary to look up and learn about the terms “individual racism” and “systemic racism.” What are the key differences between these two types of racism?
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Date 1934
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Chatham Colored All Stars
The 1934 OBA Intermediate ‘B’ champions, Chatham Colored All Stars, shown here in a team picture taken prior to their successful run for the title. Team members were, front row left, Stanton Robbins, batboy Jack Robinson, Len Harding. Second row left, Hyle Robbins, Earl “Flat” Chase, King Terrell, Don Washington, Don Tabron, Ross Talbot and Cliff Olbey. Back row left, Louis Pryor, coach, Gouy Ladd, Sagasta Harding, Wilfred “Boomer” Harding and Percy Parker, coach. Missing from picture was manager Joe “Happy” Parker.
(Photo courtesy of Horace Chase)
Historical Context
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- The Chatham Coloured All-Stars were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
- Despite the team consisting of many talented players, they encountered discrimination because of the colour of their skin.
- The Chatham Coloured All-Stars’ story is one of high-level athleticism, perseverance, and teamwork in achieving a challenging goal.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
Even though the team consisted of many talented players, they encountered discrimination because of the colour of their skin.
During the 1934 championship, white officials called the game early because of darkness when the All-Stars were ahead and looked like they could win. This was seen as a way to prevent a Black team from winning. At the rescheduled game, the All-Stars won the championship with a score of 13–7.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars, through their perseverance and playing skills, brought joy to many community members in Chatham during the Depression.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934. The team consisted of many talented players, including Wilfred “Boomer” Harding and Earl “Flat” Chase. Even though the team consisted of many talented players, they encountered discrimination because of the colour of their skin.
During the 1934 championship, white officials called the game early because of darkness when the All-Stars were ahead and looked like they could win. This was seen as a way to prevent a Black team from winning. At the rescheduled game, the All-Stars won the provincial championship with a score of 13–7.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars, through their perseverance and playing skills, brought joy to many community members in Chatham during the Depression.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars’ story is one of high-level athleticism, perseverance, and teamwork in achieving a challenging goal.
- The Chatham Coloured All-Stars were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
- Despite the team consisting of many talented players, they encountered discrimination because of the colour of their skin.
- The Chatham Coloured All-Stars’ story is one of high-level athleticism, perseverance, and teamwork in achieving a challenging goal.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
Even though the team consisted of many talented players, they encountered discrimination because of the colour of their skin.
During the 1934 championship, white officials called the game early because of darkness when the All-Stars were ahead and looked like they could win. This was seen as a way to prevent a Black team from winning. At the rescheduled game, the All-Stars won the championship with a score of 13–7.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars, through their perseverance and playing skills, brought joy to many community members in Chatham during the Depression.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934. The team consisted of many talented players, including Wilfred “Boomer” Harding and Earl “Flat” Chase. Even though the team consisted of many talented players, they encountered discrimination because of the colour of their skin.
During the 1934 championship, white officials called the game early because of darkness when the All-Stars were ahead and looked like they could win. This was seen as a way to prevent a Black team from winning. At the rescheduled game, the All-Stars won the provincial championship with a score of 13–7.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars, through their perseverance and playing skills, brought joy to many community members in Chatham during the Depression.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars’ story is one of high-level athleticism, perseverance, and teamwork in achieving a challenging goal.
Summary
- The Chatham Coloured All-Stars were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
- Despite the team consisting of many talented players, they encountered discrimination because of the colour of their skin.
- The Chatham Coloured All-Stars’ story is one of high-level athleticism, perseverance, and teamwork in achieving a challenging goal.
Essential
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
Even though the team consisted of many talented players, they encountered discrimination because of the colour of their skin.
During the 1934 championship, white officials called the game early because of darkness when the All-Stars were ahead and looked like they could win. This was seen as a way to prevent a Black team from winning. At the rescheduled game, the All-Stars won the championship with a score of 13–7.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars, through their perseverance and playing skills, brought joy to many community members in Chatham during the Depression.
In-Depth
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934. The team consisted of many talented players, including Wilfred “Boomer” Harding and Earl “Flat” Chase. Even though the team consisted of many talented players, they encountered discrimination because of the colour of their skin.
During the 1934 championship, white officials called the game early because of darkness when the All-Stars were ahead and looked like they could win. This was seen as a way to prevent a Black team from winning. At the rescheduled game, the All-Stars won the provincial championship with a score of 13–7.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars, through their perseverance and playing skills, brought joy to many community members in Chatham during the Depression.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars’ story is one of high-level athleticism, perseverance, and teamwork in achieving a challenging goal.