On June 29, 1947, a bomb went off at the residence at 361 Ashby St., in Atlanta, Ga. One report said that the bomb caused "enormous" damage, while another stated that it blew out a stairway at the residence. There were no reports that an arrest was ever made, but the motive was pretty clear. … Continue reading The Atlanta house bombing with the Miracle Mets connection
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Obituary: Frank “Bubba” King (1923-2018)
RIP to Frank King, a tough hitter on many black baseball clubs in the Atlanta area in the 1930s through the '50s. He died on December 9 at the age of 95. "Bubba" King never played in the organized Negro Leagues, but he was on many teams, according to his obituary in the Atlanta Constitution … Continue reading Obituary: Frank “Bubba” King (1923-2018)