Buck O'Neil was the first black coach in the majors as a member of the infamous Chicago Cubs "College of Coaches". He is credited with bringing Lou Brock to the Cubs as a scout. He also managed the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues from 1948-1955.
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ReplyDeleteI never heard of Buck O'Neil before watching Ken Burns' Baseball mini-series.
ReplyDeleteHe was instrumental in getting many Negro League players inducted shortly before his death. It's too bad he wasn't included.
Awesome card and an even better man.
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