Monday, June 30, 2014

Pop Lloyd: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1977

Born: April 25, 1884

1905: Began pro career

1906: Cuban X-Giants

1907-09: Philadelphia Giants

1910: Leland Giants

1911-15: Lincoln Giants

1914-7: Chicago American Giants

1915: Lincoln Stars

1918-20: Brooklyn Royal Gianst

1919-1932 (on and off): Bacharach Giants

1921: Hired to help form Columbus Negro League squad

1921: Columbus Buckeyes
1923: Hilldale Giants

1924: Won Batting Title

1924: Had 11 straight hits

1926-30: Lincoln Giants

1931-32: Managed Bacharach Giants

Died: March 19, 1964

1977: Elected to Hall of Fame


Accomplishments:
.343 career hitter

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