Vital Statistics:
Born: Oct. 14, 1896 in Indianapolis
Died: Oct. 5, 1954
Teams: Indianapolis ABCs (1915-1918, 1920, 1922-1923), New York Lincoln Stars (1915-1916), Bowser's ABCs (1916), Chicago American Giants (1919), St. Louis Giants (1921), Harrisburg Giants (1924-1927), Hilldale Daisies (1928-1929), Homestead Grays (1930-1931), Pittsburgh Crawfords (1932-1938), Toledo Crawfords (1939), Indianapolis Crawfords (1940), Philadelphia Stars (1941, 1942-1944, 1946-1950), Brooklyn Brown Dodgers (1945), Indianapolis Clowns (1954)
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 1976
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary position: Center field
Career Highlights:
- Considered one of the best all-around player in the history of the Negro Leagues.
- Statistics compiled show he hit .353 lifetime, and is often compared to Ty Cobb in his abilities and intensity on the field.
- Hit .446 with 10 triples, 14 homers and 28 stolen bases in 1921.
- Was a successful manager for the Pittsburgh Crawfords beginning in 1933.
