What If Negro League Legends Had the Stats to Rewrite Baseball History?
5. 73 – Jud Wilson, 1927 Baltimore Black Sox (30 in 67 ECL games)
6. 71 – Earl Webb, 1931 Boston Red Sox (67 in 151 games)
7. 71 – Charlie “Chino” Smith, 1929 New York Lincoln Giants (29 in 66 ANL games)

8. 71 – Jud Wilson, 1928 Baltimore Black Sox (18 in 41 ECL games)
9. 69 – George Burns, 1926 Cleveland (64 in 151 games)
10. 68 – Jim Williams, 1935 Newark Dodgers (15 in 36 NN2 games)
Triples
1. 48 – Burnis “Wild Bill” Wright, 1937 Washington Elite Giants (11 in 37 NN2 games)
At 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Wright is not what modern fans would imagine when they think of a league leader in triples. He began his career as a pitcher, receiving the nickname “Wild Bill” for his lack of control. After an injury, he shifted into playing center field where he thrived in many different leagues with his tremendous arm and great speed. During his time playing in Mexico, Wright came to the rescue of pitcher Rufus Lewis, likely saving his life after Lewis was struck in the head with a bat by an opposing hitter during an altercation.



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