Write a 350 - word essay answering the following questions regarding the integration of baseball.
Who were some important figures in the integration of baseball?
What role did these important figures play in the process of desegregation in the United States?
Why was professional baseball able to effectively challenge segregation?
What were the greatest obstacles in the integration of baseball?
Please incorporate specific examples that occurred during the integration of baseball in your essay. You are required to cite the Rielly textbook at least two times in your essay. You may also use other articles, books, or web sources to support your essay. Proper APA formatted in-text citations and reference list are required to show how sources were used in the essay.