Birmingham Black Barons 1948 Road Jersey
75 years ago today, a baseball era ended at Rickwood Field
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.
Ebbets Field Flannels Birmingham Black Barons 1945 Home Jersey
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.
Ebbets Field Flannels Birmingham Black Barons 1945 Home Jersey
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