Vital Statistics:
Born: June 12, 1904 in Rodney, Miss.
Died: Sept. 16, 1978
Teams: Memphis Red Sox (1923-24, 1938), Chicago American Giants (1923-30, 1937), Birmingham Black Barons (1925), Homestead Grays (1931), Kansas City Monarchs (1931), Cole's American Giants (1932-35), Pittsburgh Crawfords (1936)
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 1996
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
Batted: Both
Threw: Left
Family: Stepbrother of fellow Negro Leagues star Rube Foster.
Primary position: Pitcher
Career Highlights:
After Retirement:
Born: June 12, 1904 in Rodney, Miss.
Died: Sept. 16, 1978
Teams: Memphis Red Sox (1923-24, 1938), Chicago American Giants (1923-30, 1937), Birmingham Black Barons (1925), Homestead Grays (1931), Kansas City Monarchs (1931), Cole's American Giants (1932-35), Pittsburgh Crawfords (1936)
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 1996
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
Batted: Both
Threw: Left
Family: Stepbrother of fellow Negro Leagues star Rube Foster.
Primary position: Pitcher
Career Highlights:
- Known as one of the greatest left-handers of the Negro Leagues, he threw hard and had a great changeup and good curve.
- Won 26 consecutive games in 1926, and went 18-3 in 1927.
- Once shut out an All-Star team of major leaguers, throwing eight no-hit innings.
- Is credited with a career record of 143-69 with a 2.40 ERA in Negro League play.
After Retirement:
- Played semipro ball and was baseball coach and dean of men at his alma mater, Alcorn College.