Joe Louis
as far as i can tell, brian mitchell is the only south African boxer in the ibhof.
In 1962, Jackie Robinson became the first African American baseball player to be elected into the National Hall of Fame. He was also the very first African American player to play in the National Baseball league.
Satchel Paige for the Cleveland Indians in 1948.
The phone number of the African-American Hall Of Fame Museum is: 309-497-2200.
Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame was created in 2009.
The World Boxing Hall of Fame was created in 1980 by Everett L. Sanders and Don Fraser. The organization was established to honor and recognize outstanding achievements in the sport of boxing. Since its inception, the World Boxing Hall of Fame has inducted numerous legendary boxers, trainers, and contributors to the sport.
The address of the African-American Hall Of Fame Museum is: 309 S Dusable St, Peoria, IL 61605-1843
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Edmonia Lewis
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. features a Black American Hall of Fame. It highlights the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history.
The first African American elected to the Hall of Fame that played his entire career in the American League was Reggie Jackson who was elected in 1993. Other African Americans who played in the American League and were elected before Jackson: 1) Satchel Paige played six seasons with the Indians, Browns, and Athletics. He was elected in 1971. Paige made the Hall more for his time in the Negro Leagues than he did for his time in the American League.2) Frank Robinson played 10 seasons with the Orioles, Angels, and Indians. He was elected in 1982. However, he spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Reds.3) Ferguson Jenkins played eight seasons in the American League with the Red Sox and Rangers. He was elected in 1991. However, he is best known for winning 20+ games 6 consecutive seasons while pitching for the Chicago Cubs.