 Rogan served in the Philippines with the 24th Infantry , an all @-@ black regiment , for three years . He was honorably discharged in 1914 . Before returning to the United States , Rogan reenlisted , this time with the 25th Infantry , another African American unit , at that time stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii . He was specifically recruited to play for the regiment 's famous baseball team , known as the " Wreckers . " He made his debut with the Wreckers on July 4 , 1915 . 
