Bill Greason

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  1. On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball declared the Negro leagues, from the span of 1920–1948, to be a "Major League". [1] Greason's statistics reflect his time in the Negro leagues during his 1948 season.

References

  1. "MLB officially designates the Negro Leagues as 'Major League'". MLB.com. December 16, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Negro League Baseball Players Association Archived September 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. 1 2 Avallone, Michael (April 13, 2020). "Hoskins Broke Barriers in Texas League". mlb.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Lazar, Louie (June 4, 2023). "A Negro Leagues Star is Still Sharing His Story". The New York Times . Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  5. Davis, Jason (February 7, 2025). "Honoring Veterans: Marine Corps Veteran Bill Greason". United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 Powell, Larry, The Black Barons of Birmingham. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co., 2009, pp. 172-180
  7. 1 2 "Bill Greason". baseball-reference.com. Baseball Reference . Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  8. 1954 pitching log from Retrosheet
  9. Goodman, Joseph (June 17, 2024). "Bill Greason teaches me a lesson about life". AL.com. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  10. Birmingham Times online Archived March 18, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  11. Vergun, David. "Sports Heroes Who Served: Montford Point Marine Went From Iwo Jima to Major Leagues". US Department of Defense. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  12. Lee, Michael (June 20, 2024). "Now 99, the oldest living Negro leaguer 'never thought they would recognize me". The Washington Post . Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  13. Ritchie, Matthew (September 3, 2024). "At 100, former Negro Leaguer Greason reflects on incredible life". MLB.com. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  14. "Bill Greason, the oldest-living Negro Leaguer, takes another trip around the bases at 100". WBHM. September 5, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
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Bill Greason
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Greason on his 100th birthday in 2024
Pitcher
Born: (1924-09-03) September 3, 1924 (age 100)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
NgL: 1948, for the Birmingham Black Barons
MLB: May 31, 1954, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
June 20, 1954, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Records
Preceded by Oldest recognized verified living baseball player
March 6, 2025 – present
Current holder