New York Black Yankees
Franchise Overview 1931-1948 (18 seasons)

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The team was founded in Harlem as the Harlem Black Bombers in 1931 by financier James "Soldier Boy" Semler and dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. By 1932 the team was named the Harlem Stars and by 1933 became the New York Black Yankees. The team's left fielder Fats Jenkins was chosen by fans to play in the East team for the first East-West All-Star Game in 1933. A succession of other players were sent to the big game in 1937–1942, 1947 and 1948.

The team was founded in Harlem as the Harlem Black Bombers in 1931 by financier James "Soldier Boy" Semler and dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. By 1932 the team was named the Harlem Stars and by 1933 became the New York Black Yankees. The team's left fielder Fats Jenkins was chosen by fans to play in the East team for the first East-West All-Star Game in 1933. A succession of other players were sent to the big game in 1937–1942, 1947 and 1948.

1948 New York Black Yankees

1931-1948 (18 seasons)

New York Black Yankees Team History

All-time franchise record

208-409 (.337)

0 championships in 0 appearances

Franchise History

1936-1948

New York Black Yankees (NNL)

1933-1935

New York Black Yankees (Negro)

1932

Harlem Stars (Negro)

1931

Harlem Black Bombers (Negro)

Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result

1948 9-35 Missed Postseason

1947 10-42 Missed Postseason

1946 12-45 Missed Postseason

1945 11-26 Missed Postseason

1944 8-33 Missed Postseason

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