A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Sol White's plaque found in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.
- Printed on standard postcard stock with protective gloss coating
- Measures 3.5" x 5.5"
- Made in the USA
Player Biography
King Solomon “Sol” White was one of the early pioneers of black baseball, participating in the game as a player, manager and historian. His distinguished playing career included five seasons with teams in integrated minor leagues, where he compiled a .356 batting average. During the 1890s, White was a member of the top independent black teams. In 1902, he helped found the powerhouse Philadelphia Giants, a team for which he served as player-manager through the 1909 season. In 1907, he authored “Sol White’s Official Base Ball Guide,” the earliest-known work on the topic and the seminal piece of early African-American baseball history.
A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Sol White's plaque found in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.
- Printed on standard postcard stock with protective gloss coating
- Measures 3.5" x 5.5"
- Made in the USA
Player Biography
King Solomon “Sol” White was one of the early pioneers of black baseball, participating in the game as a player, manager and historian. His distinguished playing career included five seasons with teams in integrated minor leagues, where he compiled a .356 batting average. During the 1890s, White was a member of the top independent black teams. In 1902, he helped found the powerhouse Philadelphia Giants, a team for which he served as player-manager through the 1909 season. In 1907, he authored “Sol White’s Official Base Ball Guide,” the earliest-known work on the topic and the seminal piece of early African-American baseball history.
