A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2010. We present it here once more as Minor League Baseball celebrates Black History Month with stories of Black baseball pioneers.
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Benched from an ankle injury before he ever played in the majors, Biddle's baseball ... in the Negro Leagues. Now through his collection of sports memorabilia like jerseys, playing cards, even ...
Dan Freedman is lawyer and IBWAA member who writes about baseball. This is the third ... had the chance to meet while either was playing in the Negro Leagues. But, the tribute to Mays before ...
Philadelphia has a significant connection to the historical relevance and importance of Negro league baseball ... the 1934 Negro baseball championship, finishing 20-4 with a 1.24 ERA. Pitcher: Webster ...
Adding some new stat lines to a baseball website might not seem like a big deal, but for fans and admirers of Negro League baseball ... Gibson, playing for the East, was put out by Ted Radcliffe.