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Scott GrossSoutherm Leaguer backs can only be Piedmont 350, Old Mill, and Hindu (exception: no Texas League Hindu).
As far as "famous" So. Lgrs. My two favorites are:
Shaughnessy, as noted above as a league aministrator. He came up with the 1 vs. 4; 2 vs. 3 playoff system. In fact, an arguement can be made his system is now used (in some form) in all sports. And Shag was way cool ....
"Smiling" Al Orth "The Curveless Wonder." Had his major league career prior to his So. Lgr. card. Had a career record of 203-182 in 15 years with Phil NL, Was AL, and NY AL. Best year 1906, 27-17 with Highlanders. Threw side/under arm, as shown on T206. Oh, and he had a career batting avg. of 273. Pretty inpressive.