Negro National League Division II (1932-1948)
1932 Detroit Wolves
The club is anchored by several negro league greats in the prime of their careers, left fielder Vic Harris who batted .342, "Cool Papa" Bell in center, Dewey Creacy at third, Mule Suttles at first, and Willie Wells at short. Their pitching staff has a young Burt Hunter, Ray Brown and Ted Trent with a mix of veterans Joe Williams and William Bell.
1932 Detroit Wolves Roster
1932 Detroit Wolves Season Matchups
Overall they were 38-67, 27-48 vs other NNL clubs and 11-19 vs MLB clubs. They were 19-32 vs top ranked clubs and 19-35 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.
1933 Chicago American Giants
They have a strong pitching staff with three Willie's, Foster, Powell and Cornelius. Thier lineup has Turkey Sterarnes in center, Alex Redcliff at third and another Willie, Wells at short.
1933 Chicago American Giants Roster
1933 Chicago American Giants Season Matchups
Overall they were 32-73, 24-52 vs other NNL clubs and 8-21 vs MLB clubs. They were 10-32 vs top ranked clubs and 22-41 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.
1934 Philadelphia Stars
The Stars have an excellent pitching staff led by Lefty Holmes, Slim Jones, Webster McDonald and Rocky Ellis. All who collect at least 10 victories while holding their era's under 3.65. From the plate they are anchored by firstbaseman Jud Wilson, Chaney White in left, and Jake Dunn in right.
1934 Philadelphia Stars Roster
1934 Philadelphia Stars Season Matchups
Overall they were 42-63, 32-38 vs other NNL clubs and 10-25 vs MLB clubs. They were 16-31 vs top ranked clubs and 26-32 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.
1935 Pittsburgh Crawfords
The Crawfords are loaded with pitchers led by Leroy Matlock, 17-8 with a1.76 era, Roosevelt Davis 16-12 and Bert Hunter with 14 wins. Their lineup is one of the finest collection of negro leagues stars assembled in one club. "Cool Papa" Bell leads off followed by Pat Patterson, Josh Gibson, Sam Bankhead and Oscar Charleston. The lowest batting average of the first four hitters is .332.
1935 Pittsburgh Crawfords Roster
1935 Pittsburgh Crawfords Matchups
Overall they were 57-48, 44-35 vs other NNL clubs and 13-13 vs MLB clubs. They were 19-20 vs top ranked clubs and 38-28 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.
1938 Homestead Grays
Their pitching staff is led by Ray Brown who has one of his best years, joined by Edsall Walker and two Roy's Partlow and Welmaker. Thier lineup is stacked with stars including Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, Henry Spearman, and Jim Williams.
1938 Homestead Grays Roster
1938 Homestead Grays Matchups
Overall they were 59-46, 47-27 vs other NNL clubs and 12-19 vs MLB clubs. They were 17-19 vs top ranked clubs and 42-27 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.
1942 Kansas City Monarchs
The strength of this club is pitchers Satchel Paige and Booker McDaniel with Willard Brown in center, Bonnie Serrell at second Herb Souell at third and slugger Ted Stong in right who belted 36 dingers.
1942 Kansas City Monarchs Roster
1942 Kansas City Monarchs Matchups
Overall they were 59-46, 46-30 vs other NNL clubs and 13-16 vs MLB clubs. They were 12-15 vs top ranked clubs and 47-31 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.
1943 Homestead Grays
Josh Gibson has one of his best seasons at catcher, Jerry Benjamin is in center, Vic Harris in right, Jud Wilson at third and "Cool Papa" Bell in left. On the mound they have Johnny Wright, Roy Partlow, Edsall Walker and Ray Brown all with double digit wins.
1943 Homestead Grays Roster
1943 Homestead Grays Matchups
Overall they were 45-60, 40-32 vs other NNL clubs and 5-28 vs MLB clubs. They were 13-37 vs top ranked clubs and 32-23 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.
1946 Newark Eagles
They have a solid pitching staff with Leon Day 21-10, Rufus Lewis 14-10, Max Manning 13-8 and Leniel Hooker at 12-8. Their infield has a couple of future major league stars, Monte Irvin at short and Larry Doby at short, both who collect over 20 homers. The middle of thier lineup also has Lennie Pearson at first and Johnny Davis in left, who also belted over 20 dingers.
1946 Newark Eagles Roster
1946 Newark Eagles Matchups
Overall they were 53-52, 38-33 vs other NNL clubs and 15-19 vs MLB clubs. They were 16-21 vs top ranked clubs and 37-31 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.
1947 New York Cubans
It's a shame this is the only Cuban club representing the best of the negro leagues. Note most the early, deadball era negro clubs were full of Cuban Stars. This club has a strong pitching staff with Luis Tiant, Sr., Lino Donoso, Patricio Santlebury and Barney Morris. At short they have one of the best Cuban short stops to play in the negro leagues, Silvio Garcia. They too have a future major league star on their club 24 year old Minnie Minoso who plays third. They also include several of lesser known Cuban stars, Cleveland Clark in left and Lorenz Cabrera at first.
1947 New York Cubans Roster
1947 New York Cubans Matchups
Overall they were 42-63, 33-45 vs other NNL clubs and 9-18 vs MLB clubs. They were 12-30 vs top ranked clubs and 30-33 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.
1948 Birmingham Black Barons
Our last negro league club is probably included for their young left fielder Willie Mays. There are other notable stars like Artie Wilson, Ed Steele, Piper Davis, and pitchers Bill Powell, Jimmie Newberry and Alonzo Perry.
1948 Birmingham Black Barons Roster
1948 Birmingham Black Barons Matchups
Overall they were 37-68, 29-40 vs other NNL clubs and 8-28 vs MLB clubs. They were 9-26 vs top ranked clubs and 28-42 vs lower ranked clubs. Here is how they did against all clubs.