First black professional baseball player?

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11-04-2021, 08:14 PM

Jcfowler6

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Hakes has an awesome team picture last night of a Findlay, Ohio team in 1894, which included black player Bud Fowler. He's identified as the first black professional baseball player. But I've seen a number of references to Moses Fleetwood Walker being the first black player on a pro team. Does anyone know the story? Maybe like many historical things up for some debate?

I know that in Mount Pleasant, Ohio he is credited with a lot to include being the first African American pro ball player. The little league field is named after him and has a historic plaque posted there. I lived in the town. Mt. Pleasant has been credited with being a key spot in the Underground Railroad. He was very outspoken about rights. And wanted to have all African Americans move back to Africa. I believe he was a doctor if I remember correctly. Other than that though I don�t know much more.

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