Oscar Charleston HOF Legend
"He simply produced -- game after game after game. That's what I loved about him."
Those sentiments were expressed by one of Oscar Charleston's managers from his Cincinnati Reds days at the gifted center fielder's Hall of Fame induction ceremony yesterday. On a cloudy, but comfortable afternoon, he took his rightful place among the best Major League Baseball players of all-time.
The newest Hall of Famer assessed his career in these words: "I did my best to contribute to the team -- in the field, at the plate, in the dugout. I didn't care about personal numbers. I just went out there to win."
Charleston spent his best years playing for the Cincinnati Reds, playing in 2654 games with a .313 career batting average and 3078 hits. He also scored 1758 runs and drove in 1557 runs with 263 home runs.
Charleston retired from baseball when he was 46.
In 1947 Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier
In our replay Jackie has already played in two seasons with the Dodgers. Since we had no color barrier there has been almost 200 Black and Black Cuban players who have played at least one game on a major league team. Currently there are 85 players in the league with another ten to join in the coming years. Mentioned above Oscar Charleston joins the Hall of Fame in 1948. He is the 9th former Negro League player to do so.
Braves Defeat Browns in 1947 World Series
For the first time in over ten years the New York Yankees nor the St. Louis Cardinals are in the World Series! The Boston Braves defeated the St. Louis Browns in five games.
The Boston Braves ignited a huge celebration as they beat the St. Louis Browns 2-1 to win the World Series.
Boston won the series 4-1, capturing the title for the 1st time.
"We stepped it up at the right time, and now we're the champs," said Boston manager . "It's a great feeling."
The champs finished the regular season 91-63 and claimed first place in the NL.
In the jubilant clubhouse after the decisive game, series MVP and right fielder Johnny Wyrostek said the Braves have "great fans and they deserve this."
"I am so happy for our city right now," he said.
Featured image: Pablo Mesa, Oscar Charleston, and Alejandro Oms. Team mates on the Cuban Stars in the mid 1920s.
