Ryan Duffy
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John Donaldson was a barnstorming sensation when it was a rare avenue for early 20th century Black ballplayers to get paid, a trailblazer for Black scouts before MLB teams would acknowledge their skill.
For this, he has a puncher's chance of HOF induction on Sunday.
soxmachine.com/2024/12/john...
For this, he has a puncher's chance of HOF induction on Sunday.
soxmachine.com/2024/12/john...
John Donaldson was a trailblazing Negro League star and White Sox scout, but Hall of Fame recognition eludes him
From a playing career largely spent barnstorming, to a White Sox scouting career that was ahead of its time in pushing for investment into Black baseball talent, John Donaldson's Hall of Fame candidac...
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December 6, 2024 at 7:06 PM
John Donaldson was a barnstorming sensation when it was a rare avenue for early 20th century Black ballplayers to get paid, a trailblazer for Black scouts before MLB teams would acknowledge their skill.
For this, he has a puncher's chance of HOF induction on Sunday.
soxmachine.com/2024/12/john...
For this, he has a puncher's chance of HOF induction on Sunday.
soxmachine.com/2024/12/john...