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Hall of Famer Buck Leonard dies at the age of 90

ByThis Day in Baseball November 27, 1997November 3, 2021

Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On November 27, 1997, Hall of Famer Buck Leonard dies at the age of 90. Regarded as one of the greatest players in Negro Leagues history, Leonard starred for the powerhouse Homestead Grays, who won nine consecutive pennants. Leonard…

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Day: November 27, 1997

Hall of Famer Buck Leonard dies at the age of 90

The New York Mets sign pitcher Juei Ushiromatsu, the first Japanese player to sign directly with a major league team without playing professionally in Japan.

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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