Name:
Zeke Ireland
Inducted:
1996
Bio:
The “Hank Aaron” of softball he was the best black home run hitter in the Windy City Leagues. He had a unique stance with the bat above his head. The right handed hitter was one of the first to break the color barriers of the league. Allstar catcher for Angels of Broadway in ‘48. He played with Kool Vent championship teams in ‘49 and ‘50. Deceased.
