Jackie Robinson 1919-1972 The first African American in the twentieth century to play major league baseball, Jackie Robinson was undoubtedly one of...
Josh Gibson 1911-1947 Josh Gibson was widely believed to be the greatest home run hitter of his time, and possibly of all...
Roberto Clemente 1934-1972 Roberto Clemente rose through the amateur leagues in his native Puerto Rico and the minor leagues in the United...
Rube Foster 1879-1930 Andrew”Rube” Foster was an early baseball star. During his accomplished career, he developed innovative pitching styles, rallied his teams...
Satchel Paige 1906?-1982 Satchel Paige was the top pitcher in baseball’s Negro League. He became one of the first African Americans to...
