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2 unusual facts about Weldy Walker


Weldy Walker

In the 1900s, the Walker brothers became active in the Back-to-Africa movement.

In the 1900s, Weldy and his brother Fleetwood became active in the Back-to-Africa movement and promoted emigration to Liberia.


Toledo Blue Stockings

Historically, the team is best known for being the only major league team with black players (Moses Fleetwood Walker and his brother, Welday Walker) prior to Jackie Robinson's appearance with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.


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