Ebbets Field Flannels Kansas City Monarchs 1945 Home Jersey

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.

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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.

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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.

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Description: Authentic reproduction of the original 1942 Kansas City Monarchs ballcap. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth. Product Details: Made in the USA Genuine white and scarlet wool broadcloth, felt KC Standard visor with green satin under visor Vintage hair cloth backed buckram crown Adjustable size comes with a leather strap and antiqued brass closure.

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History: The Birmingham Black Barons joined the original Negro National League in 1928. After that circuit's demise they became charter members of the Negro American League. In 1948 they defeated the Monarchs for the pennant with a 15 year-old Willie Mays in the outfield.

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