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Washington Black Senators

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Washington Black Senators
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LeagueNegro National League (II)
LocationWashington, DC
BallparkGriffith Stadium
Established1938

The Washington Black Senators were a Negro league baseball team based in Washington, DC. When the Washington Elite Giants moved to Baltimore, MD in 1938, the gap was filled in by the Black Senators. They were just 2–13 in the Negro National League. Managed by Ben Taylor, the club had two .300 hitters – 3B Henry Spearman (.340) and OF Buddy Burbage (.313).

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References

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  • The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues by James Riley
  • The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues by John Holway
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