A request for a post on Major League Baseball now including Negro League stats in their all-time statistical measurements, meaning among other things that Josh Gibson is now the all.
This is the grave of Buck O'Neil. Born in 1911 in Carabelle, Florida, O'Neil grew up in Sarasota. His father ran a pool hall, which made him pretty middle class.
This is the grave of Hilton Smith. Born in 1907 in Giddings, Texas, Smith was a successful pitcher and good enough to play some college ball at Prairie View A&M,.
This is the grave of J.L. Wilkinson. Born in 1878 in Algona, Iowa, J.L. Wilkinson grew up in a middle class home. His father was a school superintendent and then.
This is the grave of Willie Wells. Born in 1906 in Austin, Texas, Wells grew up in the city and became an outstanding baseball player. Of course, the major leagues.
