Oscar Charleston is selected for the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues
1976 – Oscar Charleston is selected for the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues.
Former Negro Leagues player Judy Johnson wins election to the Hall of Fame
1975 – Former Negro Leagues player Judy Johnson wins election to the Hall of Fame. A third baseman in the 1920s and 1930s, Johnson batted .309 over a 17-year professional career.
Alex Pompez, one of the most important figures in the history of the Negro leagues, dies in New York City
On March 14, 1974, Alex Pompez, one of the most important figures in the history of the Negro leagues, dies in New York City. Pompez owned the Cuban Stars of the Eastern Colored League, and later the New York Cubans of the Negro National League. Following the demise of the Negro leagues, Pompez was hired…
James (Cool Papa) Bell is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues
1974 – James (Cool Papa) Bell is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues. Known for his legendary footspeed, Bell joins Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard and Monte Irvin, as Negro Leagues greats selected to the Hall.
Monte Irvin is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues
Monte Irvin is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues
Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard win election to the Hall of Fame
Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard win election to the Hall of Fame through the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues
Satchel Paige And Goose Tatum, Harlem Stars, 1962.
Satchel Paige And Goose Tatum, Harlem Stars, 1962. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score
Satchel Paige signs a contract to play for the Birmingham Barons of the Negro National League
On March 14, 1956, 50-year-old pitching star Satchel Paige signs a contract to play for the Birmingham Barons of the Negro National League. Paige also agrees to manage the team in 1956.
Negro Leagues legend Oscar Charleston dies at the age of 57
On October 6, 1954, Negro Leagues legend Oscar Charleston dies at the age of 57. Regarded by some as the greatest player in Negro Leagues history, Charleston played 26 years as an outfielder and first baseman… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference…
Hank Aaron bought from the Indianapolis Clowns for $10,000
After purchasing Hank Aaron from the Indianapolis Clowns for $10,000, the Braves sign the 18 year-old Negro League player and assign him to the Eau Claire Bears, the team’s Class-C farm team. The future home run king will play second base, being named the Northern League’s Rookie of the Year when he hits .336 and nine homers in 87 games for the Wisconsin minor league team.
