New York Black Yankees 1940 Authentic Wool & Leather Varsity Jacket Size:L Item #: WFS56C

Item #: WFS56C

and former Pirates slugger (and future New York Mets broadcaster) Ralph Kiner had also joined the Cubbies that season

the #1 pitcher of the year for State was Detroit native Frank Mekules

Not only did Katz sell everything from medicine to fishing lures

New York Black Yankees 1940 Authentic Wool & Leather Varsity Jacket Size:L Item #: WFS56CAN AUTHENTIC REPRODUCTION WORTHY OF A HISTORIC BASEBALL CLUB History: The New York Black Yankees started as an independent team in 1932. They barnstormed in those first years, sometimes playing doubleheaders in different states on successive days. They joined the Negro National League in 1936. In the 40s, they played home games at Yankee Stadium when the American League Yankees were on the road. To honor the legendary squad, we reproduced an authentic