Quotes by Jane Forbes Clark

“We knew that more research had to be done -- that a more complete picture had to be painted on the role of African-Americans in the history of baseball.”

“To say she was a pioneer I think is an understatement.”

“To say she is a pioneer would be an understatement.”

“She was ahead of her time. Being both black and a woman in those days was not easy. To say she was a pioneer I think is an understatement.”

“The board of directors is extremely pleased with how this project has evolved over the last five years, culminating in todays vote. Over the last two days, this committee has held discussions in great detail, utilizing the research and statistics now available to determine who deserves baseballs highest honor a plaque in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.”

“The Board of Directors is extremely pleased with how this project has evolved over the last five years, culminating in todays vote. Over the last two days, this committee has held discussions in great detail, utilizing the research and statistics now available to determine who deserves baseballs highest honor -- a plaque in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.”

“The board of directors is extremely pleased with how this project has evolved over the last five years culminating in todays vote. Over the last two days, this committee has held discussions in great detail, utilizing the research and statistics now available to determine who deserves baseballs highest honor - a plaque in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.”

“The Board of Directors is extremely pleased with how this project has evolved over the last five years -- culminating in todays vote. Over the last two days, this committee has held discussions in great detail, utilizing the research and statistics now available to determine who deserves baseballs highest honor -- a plaque in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.”