Bullet Rogan

Baseball Player

Birthday July 28, 1893

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Oklahoma City, OK

DEATH DATE Mar 4, 1967 (73)

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About

One of the greatest pitchers of the Negro Leagues, he was also one of its top hitters, and became a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Before Fame

He started playing baseball while in the army, part of the famous team of the all-black 25th Infantry unit.

Trivia

In his 11 seasons with the Kansas City Monarchs, he amassed a record of 111-43.

Family Life

He was born in Oklahoma City, then moved to Kansas City, Kansas with his family after his father's second marriage.

Associated With

He and Satchel Paige, another Hall of Famer, were two of the best pitchers in the Negro Leagues.