Vital Statistics:
Born: April 24, 1898 in Waco, Texas
Died: June 3, 1941
Teams: Detroit Stars, Kansas City Monarchs
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 2006
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
Primary position: Pitcher
Career Highlights:
- A consistent winner in the Negro Leagues, he was known for throwing many different pitches and once was traded for five players to the Kansas City Monarchs.
- Managed the Monarchs to three league titles from 1937-40.
- Was also the all-time Negro League leader in saves with 29.
- Posted a 116-57 career record, according the the Negro League Baseball Players Association.
