Jan 4, 2012 · When Dave Hoskins of the visiting Dallas Eagles warmed up before his start against the Shreveport Sports on the evening of June 9, 1952, he had reason to be apprehensive. …

Hoskins won 22 games for the Dallas Eagles in 1952 with a 2.12 earned run average. The pitcher made the All-Star team and also hit .328, an outstanding average for a moundsman. Six years …

Jul 20, 2018 · Some truly unique historical connections can be found among these old photographs, such as this April 1952 photograph of Dick Burnett, owner of the Dallas Eagles, …

Mar 7, 2010 · After unspectacular years (1949-51) as a pitcher for Grand Rapids, Dayton, and Wilkes-Barre, Hoskins joined the Dallas Eagles in 1952 for his banner breakout season in …

Jun 26, 2023 · By the time the Eagles (Cleveland Indians Double-A affiliate), made the short drive to LaGrave Field for four games against the Fort Worth (Brooklyn Dodgers affiliate) in late …

Apr 13, 2020 · Coming 1,825 days after Robinson kicked open the gates, pitcher Dave Hoskins opened another door in the southwest. The former Negro Leaguer stepped on the mound for …

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Dave Hoskins. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on …

May 24, 2013 · After several meetings with officials from the Indians, who had a working agreement with the Eagles, Burnett agreed to take Hoskins—the first black player in the Class …

Aug 30, 2019 · Dallas caught lightning in a bottle with Hoskins, then 35 years of age. He went 22-10 with a 2.12 ERA (and hit .328, often playing right field when he was not on the mound), …

Aug 8, 2023 · A former member of the Homestead Grays Murderers Row, Hoskins not only integrated the Texas League in 1952 but electrified it, braving verbal abuse and death threats …