Oscar Charleston
Career Overview

Players Baseball Oscar Charleston

Oscar Charleston's baseball career is a testament to his exceptional talent and enduring influence in the sport, particularly within the Negro Leagues. Born on October 14, 1896, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Charleston began his professional baseball journey in 1915 with the Indianapolis ABCs. His career spanned several decades, during which he became one of the most respected and admired

Oscar Charleston's baseball career is a testament to his exceptional talent and enduring influence in the sport, particularly within the Negro Leagues. Born on October 14, 1896, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Charleston began his professional baseball journey in 1915 with the Indianapolis ABCs. His career spanned several decades, during which he became one of the most respected and admired

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1924-1926

Harrisburg Giants (ECL)

Manager

1932-1940

Toledo Crawfords (NAL)

Manager

1941-1948

Philadelphia Stars (NNL)

Manager

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Born Oct 14th, 1896

Died Oct 5th, 1954

Age 57 years old

Bats / Throws Left / Left

Height / Weight 5' 8" 185 lbs

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