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Posted By: Joe Pelaez

What else can I say, but thanks again for sharing.

You know, it's got me to thinking some more about that time frame period.
Earlier, I mentioned something about the Little Big Horn time frame of 1876, but I forgot about the Wounded Knee massacre of Dec. 1890. (almost 1891)
That's just a little over 4 1/2 years from Sockalexis playing days at Holy Cross in 1895.
During the latter part of the 19th century, young America was still of the mind set of: "The only good injun is a dead injun."
Knowing that, let us, if we can and will, place ourselves in the redman's moccasins. (remember, we're back in those days.)

How would you feel, if you were a professional ball player, and some of the insecure, talentless white eyes in the stands were calling you names, and attacking your heritage?

As a thirteen year old, I lamented a man's trial and tribulations, now, sixty three years later, I still do, and I find that I'm not alone.

This kind of thread. is what helps put the capital "V" in the Vintage baseball card forum.
I feel that some of the boys and girls on this board will agree with that.

I want to thank all those that shared their thoughts.
Any more thoughts about Sockalexis, and his times?
This geezer is always willing to learn some more.
Joe