in the uniforms of the Birmingham Black Barons and fictitious "Bristol Barnstormers". The style of play, the equipment and the umpires all reflected the 1940s game. Willie Mays and Charley Pride were both in attendance. The Black Barons rallied to break an eighth inning tie and win the game, 9–8. Notable players In addition to Satchel Paige, Willie Mays also played as center fielder during both the 1948 and 1949 seasons. Mule Suttles was a member of the Black Barons in 1924 and 1925 seasons. Suttles was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. Other players, like Artie Wilson, Bill Greason, and Jay Heard also saw limited time (under 20 games each) in the Major Leagues. Hall of Fame players The following Black Barons players have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Other star players Dan Bankhead (1940–1942, 1944) Sam Bankhead (1931–1932) Lyman Bostock Sr. (1940–1942, 1946) Piper Davis (1942–1950) Bill Greason (1948–1949) Jay Heard (1946–1948) Jimmy Newberry (1944–1950) Charley Pride (1953) Artie Wilson (1944–1948) Notes References Fullerton, Christopher D. (1999). Every Other Sunday: The Story of the Birmingham Black Barons. Birmingham: R. Boozer Press. . Birmingham Black Barons at the Birmingham-Pittsburgh Traveler page - accessed April 3, 2006 "Still in the Game" (April 2006) Southern Living. Jordan, Phillip (February 23, 2006). "Nine Innings in Rickwood". Birmingham Weekly. Daily Defender. Chicago, Ill.: 1962. External links Franchise history at Seamheads.com Negro league baseball teams Sports teams in Birmingham, Alabama 1920 establishments in Alabama 1960 disestablishments in Alabama Baseball teams established in 1920 Sports clubs disestablished in 1960 Professional baseball teams in Alabama Defunct baseball teams in Alabama Baseball teams in Alabama Baseball teams disestablished in 1960