1900-1930 and the game gained its identity during this time. Players became larger than life heroes and children throughout the nation emulated them. The politics of baseball reflected the times and as the country changed and grew , so did Major League baseball. Baseball also reflected America’s small but growing acceptance of the African Americans in their Negro teams and leagues. The game of baseball is a very diverse sport that has various qualities that attract all sorts of people to it. Word Count: 2496...