Bill Force (Seamheads.com)

June 27, 1922: Bill Force tosses no-hitter for Detroit Stars

When one thinks of the best pitchers in the first few seasons…
Cum Posey

April 12, 1925: Homestead Grays open season by defeating McConkey Macks

It wasn’t easy being an independent team in 1925. These teams…
Claude "Red" Grier (SEAMHEADS.COM)

October 3, 1926: Red Grier throws a no-hitter in Negro League World Series

Red Grier wouldn’t have had the chance to pitch one of the…
Rube Foster (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

October 4, 1921: Speed and power propel Chicago American Giants past Hilldale in Game 1

After the Negro Leagues ended their regular seasons, October…

October 3, 1921: A Negro League team plays in Sportsman’s Park for the first time

It was a groundbreaking event in White major-league baseball’s…
Louis Santop (TRADING CARD DB)

July 3, 1921: Atlantic City Bacharach Giants edge natural rivals Hilldale, 6-5

July 4, 1921, fell on a Monday, giving baseball teams a golden…

August 3, 1924: Cyclone Joe Williams leads Royal Giants to victory

Four thousand fans arrived at Maryland Park on Sunday, August…