Special Committee on the Negro Leagues elects Martin Dihigo and John Lloyd to the Hall of Fame

Martin dihigo

On February 3, 1977, the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues elects Martin Dihigo and John Lloyd to the Hall of Fame. Dihigo, a native of Cuba, played the infield and the outfield, caught and pitched from 1923 to 1945.

Lloyd, a standout shortstop and dangerous hitter, during his 27-year career he compiled a career batting average, was .343 while building a reputation as the greatest shortstop in the history of the Negro Leagues. Lloyd played from 1906 to 1932.

 

 

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