Born:
September 8, 1907
1921:
Finished school at 14. Black youths could not attend High School at the time.
1933: Negro
League debut (Brooklyn Royal Giants)
1934:
Joined to Homestead Grays
1937-45:
Grays won the NNL title each season
1950:
Retired from NNL
1950-5:
Played in Mexico and in Minors
1952:
Offered a major league contract, but declined due to his age
1955:
Permanently retired
1972:
Elected to Hall of Fame
1997: Died
1999:
Finalist for All-Century team
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