Homestead Grays Baseball Size:YL His approachable manner and habit

His approachable manner and habit of chatting with opposing players who reached first base earned him his nickname

Look for them to be flying around the ball park this spring

Notable players included

the football team got very good

The Chicago Mustangs and Chicago Sting of the North American Soccer League also played games there

Homestead Grays Baseball Size:YL His approachable manner and habitThe Homestead Grays were one of the longest running Negro league baseball teams in history, playing from 1900 to 1950. Formed in Homestead, a suburb of Pittsburgh, the team grew represent the entire area, eventually sharing Forbes Field with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team also played home games in Washington, D. C.'s Griffith Stadium. *Design is officially licensed from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum OS3827