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Old 12-21-2004, 08:46 PM
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Default The Dreaded W.O.B.
Posted By: ramram

Postcard of 1907 team with George Wilson, one of the best Negro players of the game. The handwritten note on the front gives a clear indication of just why Wilson was not allowed in the Major Leagues - "How you like these? The chocolate chip beats them all. July 3/ 07."

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