Pete Hill was the best all-around outfielder of the Deadball Era. He had a great arm and good speed, and was difficult to strike out. “The most consistent hitter of his time.” Homestead Grays owner Cumberland Posey Pete Hill’s career spanned from 1889-1926. Among the many teams he played for […]
Cristobal Torriente is considered to be the greatest hitter in the history of the Cuban League, and was a superstar of the Negro Leagues. “He’s a tremendous hitter. He puts his shoulders behind every drive and how the old ball sails when he lands on it! I found it quite […]
This is the 3rd profile of a player not included in Strat-O-Matic’s 103 card set. Larry Doby was the first player to move directly from the Negro Leagues to the major leagues when he joined the Cleveland Indians in 1947. “Exceptional athletic prowess and a staunch constitution led to a […]
Walter “Rev” Cannady was a versatile player, who played all infield positions and pitched. Second base was his best position. “A bad-ball hitter, he was known as a superior curve ball hitter, who could sit on a curve and then “jump on it”.” James A. Riley His career spanned 1921-1945, […]
Jimmie Lyons was one of the fastest men to ever play baseball, rivaling Cool Papa Bell. He was able to take long leads, and was rarely picked off. “Lyons steals bases as easy as he gets on a street car.” Anonymous Chicago sporswriter Lyons’s career as an outfielder spanned from […]
Alejandro Oms was a Cuban outfielder who starred in the Cuban and Negro Leagues. He was a colorful player who occasionally would catch fly balls behind his back. “Oms threw and hit left-handed and seems to have been a line drive hitter somewhat in the mold of Rod Carew but […]
Cornelius “Neal” Robinson was a slugging outfielder from the 1930s and 1940s. His nickname, Neal, is found on some sites spelled as Neil. “Shadow” was another of his nicknames. “Neil Robinson was the kind of player you could build a team around.” Winfield Welch, Birmingham Manager Robinson played for the […]
Walter Fenner “Buck” Leonard is recognized as the greatest first baseman to play in the Negro Leagues. He teamed with Josh Gibson to form a one-two punch as potent as that of Ruth and Gehrig. The duo led the Grays to nine straight Negro National League pennants from 1937-1945, winning […]
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