Bud Fowler

Bud Fowler
Pitcher / Infielder / Manager
Born: (1858-03-16)March 16, 1858
Fort Plain, New York, U.S.
Died: February 26, 1913(1913-02-26) (aged 54)
Frankfort, New York, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Negro leagues debut
1895, for the Page Fence Giants
Last appearance
1898, for the Cuban Giants
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction2022
Vote75%
Election methodEarly Baseball Era Committee

Bud Fowler (March 16, 1858 – February 26, 1913), born "John W. Jackson", was an American baseball player, manager, and club organizer. He is the earliest known African-American player in organized professional baseball. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.