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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...
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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...
Mamie Johnson - Pioneer to Nurse
Negro League

Mamie Johnson - Pioneer to Nurse

#Spotlight – Our next post baseball career focus is Mamie Johnson, best known as one of 3 women to play in the Negro Leagues, Mamie would go back to school when she retired at North Carolina Agricu...
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MLB

Joe Black - Winner all around

#Spotlight – This week we are paying tribute to the greats of the Negro Leagues and their post baseball careers. Today we salute Joe Black. "Joe Black Remembers" - https://youtu.be/pwcKjumM8ac Blac...
Satchel Paige - Movie Star
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...
Monte Irvin - An Eagle & Giant
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 ...
Buck Leonard - Mr. Consistency
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...
Leon Day is the Answer
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...
Judy Johnson - 3B Immortal
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...