Born November 13, 1911, in Carrabelle, Florida, was Baseball Hall of Fame First Baseman Buck O'Neil. This legend was a three-time All-Star and was on the Negro League World Series Champion Kansas City Monarchs of 1942. Buck spent 10 of his eleven years in baseball with the Monarchs but played his first year as a Memphis Red Sox roster member. O'Neil became a scout and then the first African-American coach in the MLB.
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Buck O'Neil
Buck O'Neil's baseball career was impressive but multifaceted. While not reaching the heights of some Negro Leagues legends statistically, his impact went far beyond batting average.
O'Neil's playing career began in 1937, bouncing around before finding a home with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1938. He carved out a solid career as a first baseman, with four seasons batting over .300 and a career average of .288. World War II interrupted his playing time, but he returned strong, even managing the Monarchs for a period.
However, O'Neil's influence extended beyond the batter's box. He had a keen eye for talent, later becoming a scout and signing future Hall of Famers like Lou Brock. He also broke barriers in 1962, becoming the first Black coach in Major League Baseball history.
Born November 13, 1911, in Carrabelle, Florida, was Baseball Hall of Fame First Baseman Buck O'Neil. This legend was a three-time All-Star and was on the Negro League World Series Champion Kansas City Monarchs of 1942. Buck spent 10 of his eleven years in baseball with the Monarchs but played his first year as a Memphis Red Sox roster member. O'Neil became a scout and then the first African-American coach in the MLB.
O'Neil's playing career began in 1937, bouncing around before finding a home with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1938. He carved out a solid career as a first baseman, with four seasons batting over .300 and a career average of .288. World War II interrupted his playing time, but he returned strong, even managing the Monarchs for a period.
However, O'Neil's influence extended beyond the batter's box. He had a keen eye for talent, later becoming a scout and signing future Hall of Famers like Lou Brock. He also broke barriers in 1962, becoming the first Black coach in Major League Baseball history.
Born November 13, 1911, in Carrabelle, Florida, was Baseball Hall of Fame First Baseman Buck O'Neil. This legend was a three-time All-Star and was on the Negro League World Series Champion Kansas City Monarchs of 1942. Buck spent 10 of his eleven years in baseball with the Monarchs but played his first year as a Memphis Red Sox roster member. O'Neil became a scout and then the first African-American coach in the MLB.
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