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	Oscar Charleston Name Oscar Charleston Birth/Death Dates 1896-10-14 Where in Indiana Charleston was born in Indianapolis. When in Indiana Charleston lived in Indiana various years throughout his life. Notable For He was a professional baseball player and manager of the Negro Leagues from 1915 through the 1950s. His career began playing for the Indianapolis ABCs in 1915 and included stops with several teams during his lengthy career, including the Harrisburg Giants, Pittsburgh Crawfords, and Philadelphia Stars. Many who saw Charleston play considered him one of the finest all-around players in Negro leagues history. Charleston was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. In 1998 Indianapolis dedicated a city park to Charleston's legacy as the city's first Hall of Fame baseball player. Description Charleston is shown on the field swinging a bat. Subject Baseball Baseball managers Baseball players Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown, N.Y.) Baseball managers, African American Negro baseball leagues Negro athletes Sports Item ID P303_Box_129_Folder_9 Source of Image Indianapolis Recorder Collection Digital Collection Notable Hoosiers (DC 010) Copyright Notice Digital Image © 2007 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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