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Hall of Fame
James "Cool Papa" Bell
This week we introduce you to the Negro League Centennial Team (1920 – 2020) which consists of 30 of the greatest African-American and Cuban players from 1895 – 1947.
Today is one of two releases c...

Hall of Fame
Leroy "Satchel" Paige
This week we introduce you to the Negro League Centennial Team (1920 – 2020) which consists of 30 of the greatest African-American and Cuban players from 1895 – 1947.
First up and released this mo...

Hall of Fame
Satchel Paige - Movie Star
#Spotlight – Our next post career review is Satchel Paige. the face of the Negro Leagues would have just as colorful a post playing career as he did while playing. Paige would appear in the movie T...

Hall of Fame
Monte Irvin - An Eagle & Giant
#Spotlight – This week we are paying tribute to the greats of the Negro Leagues and their post baseball careers. Today we salute Monte Irvin.
Upon retiring from a stellar career in both the Negro ...

Hall of Fame
Buck Leonard - Mr. Consistency
#Spotlight – Next is Buck Leonard, the 13x All-Star and 3x Champion was one of the leagues great players.
Once Buck retired from baseball, he went back to his native North Carolina and worked as a...

Hall of Fame
Leon Day is the Answer
#Spotlight – This week we are paying tribute to the players of the Negro Leagues and their post playing exploits. Today is Leon Day known for being one of the greatest and most versatile players in...

Hall of Fame
Judy Johnson - 3B Immortal
#Spotlight – Next is Judy Johnson who played in the Negro Leagues for 17 seasons and was regarded as one of the greatest third baseman of all time.
Once Johnson retired, he began working as the Ma...

Hall of Fame
Bill Foster - Pitcher, Coach, Hall of Famer
#Spotlight – Next is Bill Foster, known as the younger half-brother of Rube Foster, he was also considered one of the Negro Leagues greatest pitchers.
Foster would retire to become an insurance sa...

Hall of Fame
Cool Papa Races to the Hall
#Spotlight – This week we pay tribute to the players of the Negro Leagues. Much attention is paid to their tremendous playing careers, but little if anything is known about their post playing explo...