Vital Statistics:
Born: Feb. 23, 1908 in Alger, Ohio
Died: Feb. 8, 1965
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 2006
Batted: Both
Threw: Right
Primary position: Pitcher
Career Highlights:
- Anchored the pitching staff of the Homestead Grays when they won eight pennants between 1937 and 1945. Also played outfield and pinch-hit when not pitching.
- Threw a one-hitter in the 1944 Negro League World Series.
- According to sketchy records, he went 109-30, fifth in the league's all-time win list.
- Had an outstanding curveball.
