1921 Columbus Buckeyes

1921 Columbus Buckeyes / Franchise: Columbus Buckeyes / BR Team Page

Record: 42-48-1, Finished 6th in Negro National League (1921 NNL)

Managed by Pop Lloyd

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History, Comments, Contributions

In 1921 the Columbus Buckeyes name, previously used by a club in the American Association, was briefly revived by a team in the Negro National League. The Columbus team went 30-39, tied for 5th in the NNL. The clear star was 37-year-old SS Pop Lloyd, who managed the team part of the year (George Brown also managed). Lloyd hit .331, the only batter over .300, and finished among the league leaders in doubles (18, tied for 5th) and steals (20, tied for 5th). Also finishing among the leaders were 2B Clint Thomas (.264, tied for third with 11 triples) and P Roy Roberts (5th with 73 strikeouts, just a 7-16 record). The club did not return the next year.