Birmingham Black Barons 1948
|
|
Select size - THEN add to cart.
The Black Barons formed the cornerstone of Negro baseball in the South for 30 years.
Who wore this?
Click Here for Negro League Caps
|
The Birmingham Black Barons played their games at historic Rickwood Field and they were the Negro American League Champions in 1943, 1944 and 1948. Their last championship team featured a 17-year old named Willie Mays.
Other Barons of Major League caliber included Lorenzo "Piper" Davis, Lloyd "Pepper" Bassett, Nat Rogers and Ulysses Hollimon. Future New York Giant Artie Wilson and Chicago White Sox star Sam Hairston also played for the Barons.
|