Born: May 17, 1901
Hometown: Starkville, MS
Year Induction: 1995
Deceased : March 7, 1991
Negro Leagues (1922-1950)
St. Louis Stars (1922-1931)
Detroit Wolves (’32)
Kansas City Monarchs (’32, ‘34)
Homestead Grays (’32, ‘43-’46)
Pittsburgh Crawfords (’33-’38)
East-West All-Star Game (’33-’44)
Santo Domingo (’37)
Mexican League (’38-’41)
Memphis Red Sox (’42)
Chicago American Giants (’42): Batting Average: .370
Detroit Senators (’47)
Kansas City Stars (’48-’50)
On August 12, 1974, Cool Papa was the first native Mississippian inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
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