Providence Grays - Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

  • John Montgomery Ward: Hall of Fame member; founder of the first player's union.
  • Charles Radbourn: Hall of Fame member; holds single season wins record for a pitcher, (59)
  • George Wright (sportsman): Hall of Fame member; player-manager of the 1879 National League championship squad.
  • Harry Wright: Hall of Fame member; manager of the 1882 and 1883 squads.
  • William Edward White: First African-American player in major league history
  • Lip Pike: major league baseball 4x home run champion; first prominent Jewish player.

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