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The Oakland Giants (sometimes called the Colored Giants) were a semi-pro, all Black baseball team starting in 1912. They were managed by Nelson Watson. 2,3 Beginning in 1913, they were the Lynne Stanley Giants in the merchant's league. In 1916, they became the Oak Leafs. 6

Not to be confused with the c.1923 Pierce Giants baseball team.

Players included:

1912 3Hilary "Bullet" Meaddows 1

1912 box score 5

Beginning in 1913, most of the players were on the Lynne Stanley Giants in the merchant's league. Lynne Stanley had a men's furnishing store.

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Links and References

  1. Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Center

  2. Oakland Giants the Latest Ball Team Oakland Tribune April 21, 1912

  3. Oakland Giants Win Close Game From Moose Team Oakland Tribune September 11, 1912

  4. Norman O. Houston: Lost and Found Shadow Ball Express
    (this image is from the UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library, Golden State Mutual Life Insurance collection)

  5. Oakland Giants Are in Rare Form For Occidentals Oakland Tribune May 1, 1912

  6. Lynne Stanley's Reorganize Oakland Tribune February 13, 1916

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