It was from him that Buck Leonard learned to polish and refine his skills as a first baseman.

November 27 - Buck Leonard, American baseball player (b. 1907)

Half a century ago, Buck Leonard was the Homestead Grays' first baseman.

But Buck Leonard was elected, and he called it "an honor."

Buck Leonard, American baseball player (born 1907)

These statistics include the official Negro league statistics for Buck Leonard.

"Buck Leonard was the equal of any first baseman who ever lived," Irvin once said.

"If he'd gotten the chance to play in the major leagues, they might have called Lou Gehrig the white Buck Leonard."

Buck Leonard claimed that George Scales was the best curveball hitter he ever saw.

I hit one on the right-field roof, and Buck Leonard hit one over the roof.