Robert L. Saunders passed away February 12, 1983. No next of kin listed in Seattle Times obituary (though it's strangely listed twice 2/17 & 2/19). Nothing else in the Seattle Times, only his name.

He was born in Roslyn, Washington Jan 6, 1902. His grandfather was killed in a Roslyn mining accident, October 1903. His family then moved to Seattle. Pitched for Franklin High School though he is not listed as a "notable alumni". I believe he may have been the first African American to play baseball for University of Washington (1920-24?), but he is also not on the roster when I went to fanbase. There is a taped interview with him at UW library (1968) about negro league baseball and integrating the local stevedore union. Two hour drive but what the hell. It will give me a chance to comb through the old yearbooks.

Still looking for a photo, thank you.