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1946716 viewsThe Newark Eagles were incepted in 1936 when the Newark Dodgers merged with the Brooklyn Eagles. The Eagles sported the likes of Hall-of-Famers Larry Doby, Monte Irvin, Ray Dandridge, Leon Day, and Willie Wells. The Eagles shared Ruppert Stadium with the Newark Bears, beginning in 1936.
The Newark Eagles had many standout players, but two entered the baseball history books: Larry Doby, the first black player in the American League (Cleveland Indians), and Don Newcombe, Brooklyn Dodgers rookie of the year
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Bright Spot716 viewsBright Spot (Cliff Hennion) wins first heat Class C Trot from Hollyrood Jasper (Joe Dodge) Newark, N. J. Matinee.
Photo from the June 1930 issue of Harness Horse
Photo courtesy of Don Daniels
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Thomas Jr., Lloyd692 views
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692 viewsPhoto from Ed Zawora
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1931 Newark Bears671 viewsPhoto from J. Teague
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Gorto Jr, John660 views
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Frick, James641 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Hargreaves, Charlie638 views
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633 viewsPhoto from Lynn Seuffert
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630 viewsEd Zawora's father played on this team
Photo from Ed Zawora
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Dreamland Fire November 1, 1965630 viewsPhoto from Dave Petronella
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Lytle, Betty623 views
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Johnny Neun - Manager623 views
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Versus Newark Falcons619 viewsPhoto from Ed Zawora
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1941 Eagles Pitching Staff619 views
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Fiducia, Fred609 viewsPhoto from Mrs. Maryann Leo
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Lee, Wyatt603 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Versus Ruckis602 viewsPhoto from Ed Zawora
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Team Bus600 views
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McGinnity, Joe598 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Nee, John592 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Schlafly, Larry591 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Grandstand586 viewsImage from the Dec 16, 1942 Harness Horse magazine (defunct).
"Road Horse Association of NJ" (aka Gentleman's Driving Club).
Courtesy of Don Daniels
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Hargreaves, Charlie584 views
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McAllister, Lewis583 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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Jacob Ruppert - Owner581 views
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Seuffert, Larry (on left)579 viewsPhoto from Lynn Seuffert
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1945565 viewsBob Luke, a Negro Leagues Author, writes that the series actually occured a year later in 1946, the fist and only year the Eagles appeared in a World Series. They won, four games to three.
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Seuffert, Larry (on left)558 viewsPhoto from Lynn Seuffert
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Sharpe, Bud556 viewsLibrary of Congress Photo
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