The Negro League was up and running in the earliest days of professional baseball. The talent pool was deep and due to the simple nature of the game; throw the ball, hit the ball, I consider the leagues to be equal and as such I treat Negro League stats with the same reverence I have for those of MLB. Pete Hill played professionally from 1899-1925, finishing with a .326 career average. Many of the iconic teams of that time employed Hill at some point. I painted the uniform with mixed emotions. I love the history and many different designs that were used over the years, but can't imagine what it was like playing in such heavy attire.
Pete Hill
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