I was invited to talk about The Indian Head Rockets for Black History Month with Joe McFarland of AB & SK Dugout Stories. I've collaborated with Joe and Ian on a couple of occasions, writing stories for their website. It was an absolute pleasure to chat in person about a team near and dear to… Continue reading My Podcast Interview with AB Dugout Stories
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Searching for Big Jim Williams’ Grave: An Update
The search for Big Jim Williams’ final resting place has taken fascinating turns. Just before Christmas, a whirlwind of new information came in, thanks to the dedicated research of Jennifer Bibb (University of North Florida) and Georgia Pribanic (Southern Genealogist’s Exchange Society). Their incredible work led them deep into the records of the Southern Genealogist’s… Continue reading Searching for Big Jim Williams’ Grave: An Update
The Elusive James “Big Jim” Williams – His Battles On & Off the Diamond
Researched by Robyn Jensen & Rich Necker. Written by Robyn Jensen Born: January 16, 1906, in Benton, Alabama Died: April 28th, 1962, in Jacksonville, Florida Career: 1933 to 1959 (Puerto Rico & Cuban Winter Leagues, Negro Leagues, Canada) Positions: 1b, Outfielder, Manager Bats Right, Throw Right Height: 6'1 Weight: 200 lbs Photo Credit: Indian Head… Continue reading The Elusive James “Big Jim” Williams – His Battles On & Off the Diamond
Tales from the Dirt Road (Halloween Edition)—The Ghost of Big Jim Williams
Prologue Last year, for Halloween, I wrote a piece titled "Tales from the Dirt Road (Halloween Edition)—The Ghost of Chet Brewer. " It was about discovering a photograph of Chet playing for the Indian Head Rockets in 1951. Brewer started playing mid-season for them (apparently snatched from Sceptre for a reported $800) and was not… Continue reading Tales from the Dirt Road (Halloween Edition)—The Ghost of Big Jim Williams
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