[Harliduck]

That's a heck of a list. I can tell you some players I sought out that weren't on your list -

Joe Black - another early pioneer hero who helped Jackie with pension plans for negro league players

Dale Long - held the HR per consecutive game record until Mattingly tied it, and Griffey broke it

Joe Nuxhall - love looking at his stats...1944...then bam, the 50s...he was brought up to the bigs for a game at 15! Cool story...

Harvey Haddix - pitched 12 perfect innings...only to lose in the 13th!

Vic Wertz - his name is tied to several all time memorable catches (as in, he hit the ball!), including Mays big catch at the Polo Grounds!

I have several other names of 50s players that take on new meaning when you see their cards after reading some of the heros of the era's autobiographies. Hank Aarons, Ernie Banks, Mickey Mantle...all had several friend and influences during their time in the 50s and love reading about them...

Great topic...