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When did the Negro National League end and when did the Negro American League disband?
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The 1935 roster of the Negro league team the Pittsburgh Crawfords, including Cool Papa Bell (seventh from right), Josh Gibson (fourth from right), and Satchel Paige (second from right).
The Negro National League (NNL) and the Negro American League (NAL) concluded their operations at different times:
- Negro National League: The NNL operated in two distinct periods. The first iteration disbanded in 1931 due to the effects of the Great Depression. It was later reborn and ultimately disbanded in 1948, succumbing to financial difficulties as the integration of Major League Baseball drew talent and fans away from the league.1234
- Negro American League: The NAL was formed in 1937 and continued to operate after the NNL folded, finally disbanding in 1960.24