A Long-Forgotten Negro League Star Has Another Chance At the Hall of Fame
Newt Allen was a brilliant infielder and possibly an even better manager. In 2027, he has a chance to become a Hall of Famer.
Pregame Pepper
Did you know…
. . . In 1971, Satchel Paige was the first Negro League player inducted into the National Hall of Fame, followed by Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard in 1972. To date, there are 37 Negro League players in the Hall of Fame (not including Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron).
. . . Newt Allen became the manager of the Kansas City Monarchs …