Celebrate the career of Hall of Fame Class of 2022 member, Bud Fowler, with this commemorative Induction coin card from Highland Mint. The coin features an image of the Baseball Hall of Fame on the front, with the Baseball Hall of Fame logo imprinted on the back. Includes protective acrylic case and insert card with player image, career stats and accomplishments.
- Silver plated 39mm Hall of Fame player coin
- Measures 6" x 4"
- Baseball Hall of Fame building on front of coin
- Coin back features Baseball Hall of Fame logo
- Includes protective acrylic case and insert card with player image, stats and accomplishements
- Made in the USA
- Baseball Hall of Fame Exclusive Item
Player Biography
Born John W. Jackson Jr. in Fort Plain, N.Y., on March 16, 1858, Bud Fowler’s family moved to Cooperstown – located about a half hour from Fort Plain – just a few years later…Often acknowledged as the first Black professional baseball player, Fowler endured a nomadic career in search of opportunities to play baseball…He played professionally for nearly two decades and his talents earned him recognition in the baseball community…In 1894, Fowler helped form the Page Fence Giants, who would go on to become one of the all-time great Black barnstorming teams…Later on, he had a hand in establishing other barnstorming clubs, including the Smoky City Giants, the All-American Black Tourists and the Kansas City Stars, and was a strong proponent of establishing Black baseball leagues.
Celebrate the career of Hall of Fame Class of 2022 member, Bud Fowler, with this commemorative Induction coin card from Highland Mint. The coin features an image of the Baseball Hall of Fame on the front, with the Baseball Hall of Fame logo imprinted on the back. Includes protective acrylic case and insert card with player image, career stats and accomplishments.
- Silver plated 39mm Hall of Fame player coin
- Measures 6" x 4"
- Baseball Hall of Fame building on front of coin
- Coin back features Baseball Hall of Fame logo
- Includes protective acrylic case and insert card with player image, stats and accomplishements
- Made in the USA
- Baseball Hall of Fame Exclusive Item
Player Biography
Born John W. Jackson Jr. in Fort Plain, N.Y., on March 16, 1858, Bud Fowler’s family moved to Cooperstown – located about a half hour from Fort Plain – just a few years later…Often acknowledged as the first Black professional baseball player, Fowler endured a nomadic career in search of opportunities to play baseball…He played professionally for nearly two decades and his talents earned him recognition in the baseball community…In 1894, Fowler helped form the Page Fence Giants, who would go on to become one of the all-time great Black barnstorming teams…Later on, he had a hand in establishing other barnstorming clubs, including the Smoky City Giants, the All-American Black Tourists and the Kansas City Stars, and was a strong proponent of establishing Black baseball leagues.
