It’s no secret that Galveston has a rich history through the early 20th century.
But until this weekend, I had no idea about the role the island played in Negro League baseball.
Teams like the Black Oilers, the Black Sand Crabs, the Carriers and the Flyaways had some of the most talented baseball players in the state as detailed in the book “Playing in Shadows: Texas and Negro League Baseball,” by Rob Fink.
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