October 14, 1896 - October 5, 1954

Oscar Charleston

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The outstanding first baseman and center-fielder, Oscar Charleston, was one of the toughest and fastest base runners in the sport.54

  • Interesting Fact

    Helped Branch Rickey eventually scout Jackie Robinson54

  • Statistic

    1921 - one of his best seasons with 0.434 batting average, and led the league in stolen bases (35), doubles (14), triples (11), and home runs (15) in 60 games.54

  • Teams Played

    Played for the Indianapolis ABCs, St. Louis Giants, Harrisburg Giants, Hilldale Daisies, Homestead Grays, Pittsburgh Crawfords, and Philadelphia Stars55

  • Quote

    Charlie was a tremendous left-handed hitter who could also bunt, steal a hundred bases a year, and cover center field as well as anyone before him or since…he was like Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth and Tris Speaker rolled into one. - Buck O’Neil55

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