J.L. Wilkinson

J.L. Wilkinson
Birthdate 5/14/1878
Death Date 8/21/1964
Debut Year 1920
Year of Induction 2006
Teams Negro Leagues
Position Executive

A white businessman, J.L. Wilkinson pioneered black baseball as the founder then owner of the Kansas City Monarchs from 1920-1948.

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As founder of the KC Monarchs, J.L. Wilkinson built the Negro Leagues' most famous franchise

As founder of the KC Monarchs, J.L. Wilkinson built the Negro Leagues' most famous franchise

The principal owner of the Kansas City Monarchs from 1920-48, J.L. “Bud” Wilkinson was regarded as one of the most successful, innovative and creative Negro League owners. His Monarchs were first in the Negro National, then the Negro American League. They dominated both circuits. Hall of
The Hall identified 94 Negro League candidates for induction; J.L. Wilkinson was one of 17 inducted

The Hall identified 94 Negro League candidates for induction; J.L. Wilkinson was one of 17 inducted

In 2005, the Hall of Fame put together a special screening committee to find people associated with the Negro Leagues who were most deserving of induction. An original list of 94 nominees was cut to 29 candidates for the final ballot. Seventeen were admitted to the Hall of Fame in 2006. The cover of

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