The Boys from San Angelo

Here's one of those unusual integrated teams featuring the boys from the Club in San Angelo, Texas, and the writing on the back of the card claims they were in the West Texas League. San Angelo did have teams in that league in both 1928 and 1929.  But, think about it. How could three black players, as we see here, possibly compete in a pro league in Texas in the 1920s. Impossible! Looking carefully at these hard-bitten characters, they do not appear to be very young. Were these really minor leaguers on the rise in the 1920s? I don’t think so. What do you think?Please share your comments below or share this blog with your friends on Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter.Looking for the perfect picture for your next project? This wild and wonderful vintage image and thousands more are available for license and reproduction at The Rucker Archive. For image consulting services contact Mark Rucker at Hello@TheRuckerArchive.com or 303-494-6715 US or 250-767-0087 CAN.