In 1946 and 1947, he served as the manager of the Black Barons, before being replaced by Piper Davis.
The Black Barons played their last game in 1960.
The Black Barons rallied to break an eighth inning tie and win the game, 9-8.
Birmingham was home to the Black Barons, a very successful Negro League team.
Pitching for the Black Barons, Paige threw hard but was wild and awkward.
By the spring of 1931, the Depression was taking its toll on the Negro leagues, and the Black Barons had temporarily disbanded.
Robert Munro, 18th Baron of Foulis (known as the Black Baron).
By playing professionally with the Black Barons, Mays jeopardized his opportunities to play high school sports in Alabama.
The Black Barons featured the 17-year-old Willie Mays in his first professional season.
Game 3 also was played in Birmingham on Sept. 30, and it looked as if the Grays were going to beat the Black Barons once more.