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Harry “Beans” Salmon was one of the aces for the Birmingham Black Barons in the 1920s. He had an outstanding fastball and excellent control.
“Harry Salmon pitched from one side like Ewell Blackwell of the Reds. I never did see anyone pitch like that. He was hard to hit. He tickled me. All the batters would jump out of the way when he went into his act.”
Satchel Paige
Harry Salmon played from 1920-1935, primarily with the Birmingham Black Barons, but also with the Pittsburgh Keystones, Memphis Red Sox, and Homestead Grays. He used a crossfire delivery. He was the ace of the staff when Satchel Paige joined the Black Barons in 1927. He had a lifetime ERA of 3.65, with a win percentage of .571.