Baltimore Black Soxs Archive Legend Black Adjustable - American Needle

The Baltimore Black Sox were a professional Negro league baseball team active between 1913 and 1936, based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Black Sox started as an independent team in 1913 by Howard Young. They were one of the original six teams to make up the Eastern Colored League in 1923. In 1929, The Black Sox boasted the "Million Dollar Infield" of Jud "Boojum" Wilson (first baseman), Frank Warfield (second baseman), Oliver Marcell (third baseman) and Sir Richard Lundy (shortstop). The nickname was given to them by the media because of the prospective worth had they been white players. The Black Sox won over 70% of their games during the 1929 season and won the American Negro League Championship. During their only season in the East-West League (1932), the Black Sox were in third place with a 41-41 record when the league ceased operations. 60% Polyester, 40% Wool COLOR: Black MATERIAL: 100% Wool / Polyester Die cut embroidery with cotton thread on front Baltimore Black Sox lofted cotton yarn logo Structured crown Adjustable self-fabric backstrap Pre-Curved Visor And Undervisor Officially Licensed by the Negro League By American Needle Brand New never used Store removed tags 🏷️