The Washington Nationals’ appearance (and now victory) in the 2019 World Series was cause for celebration among everyone who cares about the intersection of sports and history. Many pointed to their appearance in the Fall Classic as the first time the World Series was being played in the nation’s capital since 1933. However, other observers noted this was only true if you ignored the Negro League World Series. Taking that history into account, then, reminds us that the Homestead Grays—who played in Washington, D.C.—appeared in the Negro League World Series as late as 1948, fifteen years after the Washington Senators Read more