SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
February 24, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Where would you place Rap Dixon in a list of the greatest Negro League outfielders? — Al Davis, Rensselaer, NY … this column exists…
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
February 19, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Who would be “your” choice for the next three Negro League inductees for the Hall of Fame?” — Jerry Hoover, Asheboro, NC … this…
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
January 27, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Who was the last Negro Leaguer to play in MLB?”— Will Clark, Hackensack, NJ … this column exists for only one purpose and that…
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
January 13, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: I have a question about Negro League stats being entered into the Major League Baseball record book. It is my understanding that in 1969…
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
December 23, 2025 Dear Shadow Ball: What pitcher holds the Negro League record for most inning pitched? Mick Kolb, York, PA. Dear Mick: My go to source for such questions…
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: Which team was the best in the history of the Negro Leagues? Coach Al Davis, Rensselaer, NY. Dear Al: I will answer your inquiry from two perspectives…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: I have a feeling that I am going to learn some things. Is third baseman Judy Johnson (a 1975 Hall of Fame inductee) a male or female?…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: Any thoughts on why Jackie Robinson was first to break the major league’s color barrier and not Satchel Paige. Paige was a pitcher while Robinson was a 1st…
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: How many players have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, based on their play in the Negro Leagues? – Curious Curt,…
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: I am 63 years old and Black. I have only heard snippets about the Negro Leagues during my lifetime. I now have an interest in educating myself…
