Ebbets Field Flannels Memphis Red Sox 1945 Home Jersey

History: This was one of several different uniform styles worn by the Memphis club in the 1940s. The V on the sleeve is for Victory in World War II. #6 on back.

History: Jackie Robinson played his only year in the Negro leagues with black baseball's most storied team. Pitching greats Satchel Paige and Hilton Smith were teammates. On April 16 Jackie had a tryout with the Boston Red Sox, along with fellow Negro leaguers Sam Jethroe and Marvin Williams.

Ebbets Field Flannels Kansas City Monarchs 1945 Home Jersey

History: The premier Black club of Baltimore, Maryland, the ‘45 Elite Giants were led by star catcher Roy Campanella. While with the Elite Giants, Campy developed an ability and reputation for handling trick pitches that served him well when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948, where pitcher Preacher Roe threw a spitball.

Ebbets Field Flannels Baltimore Elite Giants 1945 Home Jersey

ninety feet of perfection., Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection. – Red Smith

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