Felton Snow

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Felton Snow born?October 23, 1905, in Oxford, Alabama
2. What is Felton Snow known for?Led the Baltimore Elite Giants to a pennant in 1940
3. What is the post-baseball recognition?His jersey number (2) was retired by the Louisville Bats in 2022
4. Who was Felton Snow and why was he called "Skipper"?Felton Snow was a talented baseball player from Alabama who played third base in the Negro Leagues. He earned the nickname "Skipper" because of his strong leadership on the field.
5. What teams did Felton Snow play for in the Negro Leagues?He began with the Nashville Elites and later became the star third baseman for the Elite Giants, playing for the Baltimore Elite Giants later in his career.

Negro Leagues: A historical system of professional baseball leagues for African American players, operating from the early 20th century until the integration of Major League Baseball.
Player-Manager: An individual who simultaneously holds the roles of active player and team manager, responsible for both on-field performance and strategic direction.
Pennant: A championship flag awarded to the team that wins its respective league, signifying overall league supremacy.