Negro League Baseball Timeline
Moses Fleetwood Walker
Moses "Fleetwood" Walker, was the first African American to play major league baseball in the nineteenth century.
Learn MoreOct 07, 1857John W. Fowler
John Fowler was one of the true pioneers of American baseball, as one of the first professional black ballplayers.
Learn MoreApr 01, 1877Andrew "Rube" Foster
The first viable Black league was formed in 1920 under the leadership of Rube Foster.
Learn MoreJan 01, 1920Leroy "Satchel" Paige
“Age is a question of mind over matter,” “If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” -Satchel Paige The six foot three legendary pitcher, who played in both The Negro League & Major League Baseball.
Learn MoreApr 01, 1922James Thomas Bell
Cool Papa Bell was the fastest man in negro league baseball, awarding him the nickname "faster than light".
Learn MoreApr 01, 1922Ted Radcliffe
Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe excelled as a pitcher and catcher for numerous Negro League baseball teams, playing professionally for 32 years.
Learn MoreApr 01, 1928Walter "Buck" Leonard
Also known as The Black Lou Gehrig and his 17 year run with the Grays.
Learn MoreApr 01, 1934Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson pioneered the integration of professional athletics in America, by breaking the 1889 color barrier in baseball on April 15th 1947.
Learn MoreApr 01, 1945John "Mule" Miles Jr.
John "Mule" Miles was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and a Negro American League baseball player.
Learn MoreApr 01, 1946Ray "Boo Boy" Knox
Ray Knox was a Negro League catcher for the Chicago American Giants and the New Orleans Eagles
Learn MoreApr 01, 1949Carl Long
Carl Long is recognized as becoming the first black baseball player in the Carolina League.
Learn MoreApr 01, 1953YNLBP Wall of Fame Inductees 1997
Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees Of 1997
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees Of 1998
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees Of 1999
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees Of 2000
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees From 2001-2005
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees From 2006
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees From 2007-2010
Learn MoreAug 06, 2006YNLBP Wall Of Fame Inductees 11-13
Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees From 2011-2013
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees From 2014
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees From 2015
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees From 2016
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Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees From 2017
Learn MoreAug 12, 2017YNLBP Wall Of Fame Inductees 2018-2019
Negro League Baseball's Wall Of Fame Inductees From 2018-19
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