Ray Brown

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Raymond Leslie Brown

Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2006

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Biographical Information[edit]

One of the best Negro League pitchers ever, Ray Brown finished his career with one win fewer than Satchel Paige, along with twenty-seven fewer losses. Although already into his forties, he played in the Quebec-based Provincial League in the early 1950s and managed a number of semi-pro teams in the province as well.

Brown married the daughter of Cum Posey on July 4, 1935 in a ceremony at home plate.

He was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues in 2006.

Notable Achievements[edit]

  • 2-time NNL All-Star (1935 & 1940)
  • NNL Pitcher's Triple Crown (1938)
  • 2-time NNL ERA Leader (1938 & 1940)
  • 8-time NNL Wins Leader (1931, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1940-1942 & 1944)
  • 2-time NNL Winning Percentage Leader (1938 & 1940)
  • 4-time NNL Games Pitched Leader (1931, 1937, 1938 & 1941)
  • 5-time League Saves Leader (1932/EWL, 1937/NNL, 1938/NNL, 1942/NNL & 1944/NNL)
  • 4-time NNL Innings Pitched Leader (1931, 1937, 1938 & 1940)
  • 3-time NNL Strikeouts Leader (1931, 1937 & 1938)
  • 7-time League Complete Games Leader (1931/NNL, 1932/EWL, 1937/NNL, 1938/NNL, 1940/NNL, 1941/NNL & 1944/NNL)
  • 3-time NNL Shutouts Leader (1938, 1940 & 1944)
  • 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1940)
  • Won two Negro World Series with the Homestead Grays in 1943 and 1944
  • Baseball Hall of Fame: Class of 2006

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