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John Preston "Pete" Hill (October 12, 1882 – November 19, 1951) was an American outfielder and manager in baseball's Negro leagues from 1899 to 1925. He played for the Philadelphia Giants, Leland Giants, Chicago American Giants, Detroit Stars, Milwaukee Bears, and Baltimore Black Sox.
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- Culpeper, VA, United States
- October 12, 1882
Feb 17, 2021 · Pete Hill was a five-tool player who excelled in all aspects of the game and helped put Negro baseball on the map. Learn about his achievements, influence and legacy in this article by Sarah Wexler.
- Sarah Wexler
Mar 18, 2019 · Pete Hill was a Hall of Fame outfielder who played for several independent African-American teams from 1904 to 1918. Learn about his early life, career highlights, and achievements in this comprehensive article by Phil Williams.
Pete Hill was a pioneer of African-American baseball in the pre-Negro leagues era, playing for several legendary teams and being a consistent line-drive hitter. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2006 and is considered one of the best center fielders of his time.
In this video, former MLB player Jermaine Curtis honors Negro League superstar John Preston "Pete" Hill in the Black History Month Series where he showcases and tells the stories of players...
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Mar 12, 2022 · Two great men, Rube Foster and Pete Hill, were giants in Black baseball. Foster was an organizing team owner and league creator and the other, Pete Hill, as a star attraction player and team...
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