Memorial Day & Charlotte Baseball
Remembering two former Charlotte Hornets players who gave their life for their country during World War II.
All-Star
Spotlight: Carl Long
South Carolina native Carl Long starred in the Negro Leagues and Minor Leagues.
Spotlight: Dave Barnhill
North Carolina native Dave Barnhill was one of the Negro Leagues top pitchers during the 1940s.
Spotlight: Larry Doby
South Carolina native Larry Doby became the American League’s first black player and Major League Baseball’s second in 1947.
Spotlight: Barney Brown
South Carolina native Barney Brown was a four-time Negro League All-Star.
Happy Birthday (April 2) to Dick Radatz
His best season in the Majors was in 1963 when he won 15, saved 23, struck out 162 in 132 innings, and posted a 1.97 ERA.