Negro League Baseball drama series coming soon to Apple TV+
What you need to know
- Apple is working on a new drama series about Negro League Baseball.
- The series will follow the story of Hall of Famer Leroy 'Satchel' Paige.
A new series that tells the story of Negro League Baseball is coming to Apple TV+.
As reported by Variety, Apple has acquired the rights to turn the book "If You Were Only White: The Life of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige" into a television series. The show will follow the life of Paige, a Hall of Famer whose career took him across the Negro Leagues as well as the MLB.
According to the report, the series is being produced in partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and Major League Baseball.
It is currently unclear when the series will begin production or when it will premiere on Apple TV+. If you want to watch some sports on the streaming service, check out our list of the Best TVs for Apple TV 2021 to enjoy Ted Lasso or Greatness Code in the best quality possible.
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