How A Minor League Players’ Union Became A Reality
Like many transformative moments in history, the official recognition of a players’ union representing minor league players ended up happening in a surprisingly short period of time.
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Like many transformative moments in history, the official recognition of a players’ union representing minor league players ended up happening in a surprisingly short period of time.
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