{"title":"Indianapolis Clowns","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eINDIANAPOLIS CLOWNS — NEGRO LEAGUES JERSEYS \u0026amp; HISTORIC BASEBALL APPAREL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIndianapolis Clowns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e were one of the most unique, entertaining, and culturally significant teams in Negro Leagues baseball history. Known for blending elite competition with showmanship and crowd engagement, the Clowns became one of the most recognizable franchises in Black baseball. 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