St. Louis in 1921 was a bustling city with a population of around 772,897 people. It was a major transportation hub, located on the Mississippi River and serving as a gateway to the West. A beloved pastime in St. Louis during this period was baseball. The city was home to three professional teams: the St.... Continue Reading →
Colorizing Early St. Louis Baseball History: The St. Louis Giants and St. Louis Stars
The St. Louis Stars were a professional baseball team in the Negro Leagues, active from 1922 to 1931 and then again from 1937 to 1945. While they are the most remembered Negro League organization based in St. Louis, they were not the first. The St. Louis Giants were the first St. Louis based professional baseball... Continue Reading →
