Rube Foster

Baseball manager and player; founder of Negro Leagues

Rube Foster - Baseball manager and player; founder of Negro Leagues
Born

September 17th, 1879
145 years ago

Died

December 9th, 1930
94 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball primarily as a pitcher and later transitioned into management. Founded the Negro National League in 1920, which offered opportunities to African American players during the segregation era in baseball. Managed the Chicago American Giants, securing multiple pennants and fostering talent within the league. Foster's organizational skills helped establish a structure that uplifted black baseball in America.

Founded the Negro National League

Managed the Chicago American Giants

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