Oldest living former Negro League Baseball players

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This list includes the five oldest living Negro League Baseball players. They are listed in order from oldest to youngest. Except where noted, all of these men have been recently confirmed to be alive.

Last updated: November 10, 2006

* Denotes All-Star

 


Rank Name Age Date of Birth Place of Birth Playing Years Clubs
  1 Emilio Navarro 101 September 26, 1905 Patillas, Puerto Rico 1928-1929 Cuban Stars
  2 Wallace Ignatius "Bucky" Williams 100 December 15, 1906 Baltimore, Maryland 1927-1936 Pittsburgh Crawfords, Homestead Grays
  3 Andrew "Pullman" Porter 95 March 7, 1911 [] 1937-1950 Newark Eagles, Baltimore Elite Giants
  4 Walter T. "Buddy" Williams 92 April 26, 1914 [] 1937-1941 Newark Eagles, Birmingham Black Barons, Atlanta Crackers
  5 Thomas "Teetum" Turner 91 June 22, 1915 [] [] []


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