Doc Sykes was one of the more interesting men to have played in the Negro Leagues. A star college athlete, Sykes was the ace of the Baltimore Black Sox when not practicing dentistry, and went on to become a Civil Rights hero. […]
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John Henry Lloyd: Wherever the money was, that’s where I was
From the start of his career in 1906, Lloyd was Blackball’s most sought after attraction and he switched teams often, stating “Wherever the money was, that’s where I was.” […]
Rap Dixon: The Emperor’s Choice
One of the greatest outfielders in the history of the Negro Leagues, both Oscar Charleston and Cool Papa Bell felt he was the best each of them had ever seen. […]
Clint Thomas: The Hawk
He’s credited with a lifetime Negro League average of .321, Cuban Winter League average of .311 and .311 in games played against white major league teams. If you’re talking about consistent, you’re talking about Clint Thomas. […]