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@chris_babb @evindemirel Thanks Chris. FYI, I found another Negro leaguer with Arkadelphia ties. I don't have much on him yet, but check out Clemon Rooney: https://t.co/fEhNXPZmGH

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@GoldenHalloFame @nlbmprez Thanks for your interest! Arkansas baseball history is pretty niche, but I'm glad a handful of people enjoy it.

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With the Arkansas #Razorbacks trying to get back to the College World Series, now is a good time to reveal the all-time baseball team from the Natural State

RTs appreciated!

https://t.co/lCJ2gfR2n6

#Arkansas #MLB #baseball #NaturalState @ArkBaseball #NCAABaseball #OmaHogs #WPS

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During the 1930s, a semipro all-black baseball team called the Booker T's played on the AR-MO state line 5 miles north of Blytheville. The team was owned by a murderous bootlegger, had a one-armed outfielder, and once played on donkeys. Read more here: https://t.co/1XBRyusZg3

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Yesterday, Arkansas lost one of its best and most beloved baseball fans and historians in Mike Dugan. His kindness and enthusiasm is part of the reason @ArkBaseball exists. He will be missed. More from @TheSenRec: https://t.co/i8JzMmrwSr

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The time is right for the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame to (finally) induct a Negro league baseball player. Here are 7 worthy candidates: https://t.co/kBoPXvWfmQ

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The Grays played home games at Crump Park at 33rd and State streets in Little Rock. In addition, HOFers Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Cool Papa Bell played on the same field. More info here: https://t.co/yxA0qjrYDg

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With @MLB now recognizing certain Negro Leagues as "major leagues," it appears that Arkansas will now, for the first time, be officially represented in big league team history: the obscure and short-lived 1932 Little Rock Grays of the Negro Southern League.

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Also, the Negro Leagues announcement from @MLB means that some 50+ Negro Leaguers from Arkansas will now become "major leaguers." The exact list of which players will qualify is a bit confusing, but here's list of all known Negro leaguers from Arkansas: https://t.co/WNhIXKXAPJ

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@evindemirel @PhilElsonPxP @rexnelson @ArkansasJacob @OhDougherty @dshameer

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The Grays lasted less than two months into the season before withdrawing from the NSL, posting about a 9-12 win-loss record. More info: https://t.co/RxNgPyL4RU

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This game, from October 29th, 1951, is one of hundreds logged in our database of Negro League exhibition games in Arkansas. Check it out: https://t.co/CemuQtS9WR

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On an eerie night in Little Rock sixty-eight years ago today, the Roy Campanella All-Stars played a "fogged-up" exhibition game in front of 3,500 at Travelers Field, featuring a triple-play by 20-year old Willie Mays in center field. Read the wacky reports of the game below.

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New post on Yakker: A short vignette I wrote to try and capture what spring training may have been like at Whittington Park in Hot Springs in 1913: https://t.co/MGhw2ldQqt

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@jkeith02 I just found out recently too that Longley was selected to the 1938 East West All-Star game. Thanks for sharing!

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With that said, the Cardinals and Cubs are no longer the closest MLB teams to Arkansas. The @Rangers, @Royals, and @Braves all compete for the local fanbase.

So Arkansans, which MLB team do you cheer for?

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The @Cardinals and @Cubs have dominated the MLB fanbase in Arkansas for decades, partly for geographical reasons. Also, the Cards developed fans through widespread radio broadcasts of games and a long affiliation with the @ARTravs, and the Cubs through a broad @WGNTV audience.

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Roberson, inducted into the @arkshof in 1962, pitched more innings of pro baseball than any other Arkansan. He won approximately 330 pro games during his career from 1908-1929, including a franchise record of 190 for the @ARTravs. He is pictured here with Jonesboro in 1909.

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Be sure and check out @jimyeager 's wonderful new book "Backroads and Ballplayers" featuring stories about baseball players from rural Arkansas, such as the state's all-time winningest pitcher, Rube Roberson of Floyd, Arkansas. https://t.co/rz1ZeJz1B6