BREAKING: Buck O’Neil, a champion of Black ballplayers during a monumental, eight-decade career on and off the field, along with Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso and three others have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.http://apne.ws/MXxMknh
-
-
Minnie Miñoso, a pioneer for Black Cuban players, started in the Negro Leagues, then spent several seasons with the Chicago White Sox.http://apne.ws/b0ONWVh
Show this thread -
Bud Fowler, born in 1858, is often regarded as the first Black professional baseball player. The pitcher and second baseman helped create the popular Page Fence Giants barnstorming team.http://apne.ws/A1ReTOp
Show this thread -
Tony Oliva, a Cuban-born player, was the 1964 AL Rookie of the Year, an All-Star and later a coach for the Twins' World Series teams in 1987 and 1991.http://apne.ws/np19IYd
Show this thread -
Jim Kaat, a 16-time Gold Glove winner who pitched 20+ seasons, said he was "grateful they chose to reward dependability."http://apne.ws/osDSRYX
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.