Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sign a 17-year-old infielder named Henry Aaron

ByThis Day in Baseball November 20, 1951August 12, 2024

On November 20, 1951, the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sign a 17-year-old infielder named Henry Aaron. The skinny Mobile, Alabama native will spend one season in the Negro Leagues before signing a contract with the Milwaukee Braves’ organization.

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Day: November 20, 1951

Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sign a 17-year-old infielder named Henry Aaron

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