Ebbets Field Flannels Birmingham Black Barons 1948 Road Jersey

History: In 1948, the Black Barons featured a precocious teenage outfielder named Willie Mays, who had already made a name for himself as a multi-sport star at Fairfield Industrial High School in nearby Fairfield, Alabama. Mays played for the Chattanooga Choo-Choos during the 1947 season but opted to play closer to home in Birmingham for the 1948 season, and helped the Black Barons defeat the mighty Kansas City Monarchs to claim the 1948 Negro American League pennant.

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History: In 1948, the Black Barons featured a precocious teenage outfielder named Willie Mays, who had already made a name for himself as a multi-sport star at Fairfield Industrial High School in nearby Fairfield, Alabama. Mays played for the Chattanooga Choo-Choos during the 1947 season but opted to play closer to home in Birmingham for the 1948 season, and helped the Black Barons defeat the mighty Kansas City Monarchs to claim the 1948 Negro American League pennant.

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History: Art Superman Pennington was a star in the Negro leagues. He could play every position except pitcher and catcher, and when Jorge Pascual tried to jump-start his Mexican League by signing top American talent, Pennington played alongside and against major leaguers like Sal Maglie and Mickey Owen, who had jumped to the Mexican League in pursuit of higher salaries.

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Description: An authentic Oakland Oaks 1948 Road flannel. Travel gray wool body with felt lettering on the chest and the back. Made in the USA Authentic reproduction of the jersey worn by the Oakland Oaks in 1948 Travel gray baseball flannel with soutache trim 50% wool, 50% polyester Red on navy blue felt OAKLAND lettering on the chest, matching no.

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