An early mention of African-American participation in a local baseball game was reported in the Nashville Daily Union and American on the September 18, 1866 with reference to “Brownlow’s Black Boys Base Ball Club” (probably a reference to Governor William Brownlow, who was a proponent of extending civil rights to African-Americans). Whether this was a real team…
Hank Aaron’s Regular Season Pro Debut Was in Sulphur Dell
Henry Aaron was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1982 after a career that included 25 All-Star appearances, at least a .300 batting mark in 14 seasons, hitting 30 home runs 15 times, and winning three Gold Glove Awards. Most notably renown for becoming baseball’s home run king on April 8, 1974 by passing…
Nothing Rhymes With “Bottom”
Grantland Rice was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and his family moved to Nashville when he was a young boy. Rice attended Montgomery Bell Academy and earned his bachelor of arts degree from Vanderbilt University in 1901 where he played football and baseball. After graduation, he had an opportunity to join Nashville’s professional baseball team, but…