1914Ā –Ā Frank Leland, pioneer black ballplayer and founder of theĀ Leland Giants, dies inĀ ChicagoĀ after a brief illness. He was 45.

On November 1, 1914 — 1914Ā –Ā Frank Leland, pioneer black ballplayer and founder of theĀ Leland Giants, dies inĀ ChicagoĀ after a brief illness. He was 45.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference November 16
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