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October 14, 1896

Oscar Charleston Born

Born October 14, 1896, Oscar Charleston was a dominant player in the Negro Leagues, often compared to a combination of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Bill James ranked him as the 4th greatest player in baseball history. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1976.

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1. Oscar Charleston - National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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