Hall of Fame Negro League Baseball Star. He was a catcher and manager, playing for the Indianapolis ABCs (1920 to 1922), New York Lincoln Giants (1920), Hilldale Daisies (1923 to 1931), Philadelphia Royal Giants (1925), Philadelphia Stars (1933 to 1935), Washington/Baltimore Elite Giants (1936–1939), and Newark Dodgers/Eagles (1935, 1939 to 1941, 1945 to 1947, 1950). Mackey was regarded as Black baseball's premier catcher in the late 1920s and early 1930s. His superior defense and outstanding throwing arm were complemented by batting skill which placed him among the Negro leagues' all-time leaders in total bases, runs batted in and slugging percentage, while hitting .318 for his career. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Hall of Fame Negro League Baseball Star. He was a catcher and manager, playing for the Indianapolis ABCs (1920 to 1922), New York Lincoln Giants (1920), Hilldale Daisies (1923 to 1931), Philadelphia Royal Giants (1925), Philadelphia Stars (1933 to 1935), Washington/Baltimore Elite Giants (1936–1939), and Newark Dodgers/Eagles (1935, 1939 to 1941, 1945 to 1947, 1950). Mackey was regarded as Black baseball's premier catcher in the late 1920s and early 1930s. His superior defense and outstanding throwing arm were complemented by batting skill which placed him among the Negro leagues' all-time leaders in total bases, runs batted in and slugging percentage, while hitting .318 for his career. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Bio by: B. George
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