Frank Grant (1865-1937) - ELECTED • Birthplace: Pittsfield, Mass. • Status: Player • Bio: Before the International League banned black players in 1889, Grant played well enough in three seasons for the predominantly-white Buffalo Bisons to be considered the greatest African-American player of the 19th century. He batted .344, .353 and .346 from 1886-88, despite vicious racial prejudice at every turn. Because he was spiked at second base so often by white players, he was moved to the outfield in 1888 for his own protection. [NOTE: Click the play button to hear voting member Larry Hogan's comments]