On July 27, 1897, one of the finest catchers in Negro leagues history is born in Eagle Pass, Texas. James “Biz” Mackey played from 1918 to 1947, much of that time as a player/manager. In a 1954 poll conducted by the Pittsburgh Courier, Mackey was voted the top Negro league catcher. He was inducted into…
Biz Mackey Positions: Catcher, Shortstop and First Baseman Bats: Both • Throws: Right 6-1, 235lb (185cm, 106kg) Born: July 27, 1897 in Caldwell County, TX us Died: September 22, 1965 (Aged 68-057d) in Los Angeles, CA Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA Debut: 1920 (4,834th in major league history) Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2006. (Voted by Negro League Committee) View Biz Mackey’s Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Full Name: James Raleigh Mackey…
Enjoy our free trial and start listening to games, interviews and shows! Ruth, Mantle, Aaron, and Seaver!