Buck Leonard played Baseball in the Negro Leagues from 1933-1955, retiring at age 48. He played the majority of his career as a first baseman for the Homestead Grays, usually in the batting line-up right behind Josh Gibson. The Grays of the 1930's and 40's have been called the greatest team of any race ever assembled. Late in his life he suffered a stroke which affected his ability to write. You will notice his signature here is very labored- it looks like it took him quite some time to sign his name, but he was always very obliging to the fans who took the time to write to him.
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