Historical Journey
Museum Timeline
Explore Jim Pendleton's remarkable story through our archival collection, from the Negro Leagues through his MLB career and lasting legacy.
1940sNegro Leagues
From The Press Box: The Clowns And A New Pro League
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Goose Tatum's Negro League All-Stars vs Indianapolis Clowns — Starting Lineups
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Asheville Blues vs New Orleans Creoles — Lineups and Batting Orders
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Outstanding Players on the Blues — Newspaper Excerpt
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1942Negro Leagues
Annual High School Day In Missouri — New Journal and Guide, May 16, 1942
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James Pendleton Receives MVP Trophy from Coach John B. McLendon — New Journal and Guide, March 28, 1942
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Pendleton of St. Charles Wins Most Valuable Player Trophy
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1943Negro Leagues
Interscholastic Cage Tourney: Pendleton Named Outstanding Player — New Journal and Guide, March 1943
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1947Negro Leagues
Newspaper clipping reporting the Asheville Blues' four-game sweep of Creoles
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All-Stars Bow To Asheville Blues — New Journal and Guide, August 16, 1947
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Asheville Blues Smother Creoles — Afro-American, June 14, 1947
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1948Negro Leagues
Newspaper Clipping Highlighting Jim Pendleton's Defensive Brilliance with Asheville Blues
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Am. Giants Win 4-0 From Clowns — Pendleton Goes 4-for-4 (Chicago Defender, July 31, 1948)
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1949MLB Career
Conklin Bray Column — Pendleton's Disputed Catch at Lexington Park, American Association 1949
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Joe Hennessy Game Report — Pendleton Beaned at Lexington Park, St. Paul Saints vs. Kansas City 1949
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1949 American Association Season-End Statistics — Jim Pendleton Hits .274, St. Paul Saints
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"Pendleton Gaining Confidence at St. Paul" — Pittsburgh Courier, 1949
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"Jim Pendleton Taking It Easy" — Pittsburgh Courier, St. Paul Saints 1949
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Jim Pendleton Beaned by Lew Burdette — ANP Wire Report, St. Paul Saints 1949
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Negro Players Setting Terrific Pace in Minor Leagues Newspaper Article
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Dodgers Sign Pendleton of Chicago Giants
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1950MLB Career
Newspaper clipping highlighting Jim Pendleton's early professional baseball career trajectory
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Pendleton, Taylor Star In 6-0 Win — St. Paul Pioneer Press, April 13, 1950
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Pendleton's Speed Helps Dodger Farm Team Win — Associated Negro Press
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1953MLB Career
Jim Pendleton — Milwaukee Braves Portrait, "If I Have to Settle for Less" Campaign
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Newspaper clipping featuring Jim Pendleton's stellar performance for Milwaukee Braves
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Newspaper Clipping Featuring Jim Pendleton with the Chicago American Giants
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Newspaper clipping highlighting Jim Pendleton's strong batting performance for Milwaukee
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Grimm Tabs Pendleton as Third Regular Outfielder
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1954MLB Career
Jim Pendleton and Lew Burdette, Milwaukee Braves Locker Room, circa 1953–1957
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Pendleton: The One-Man Bench
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Brooks Give Up 2 Expendables in Bridges, Pendleton
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1955MLB Career
Jim Pendleton and Veryl Switzer: Major League Malteds
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1957Post Career
Jim Pendleton In One-Man Show
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1960MLB Career
Jim Pendleton Bridging Cultures with the Leones del Caracas
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Jim Pendleton Legacy Card Featuring His Historic Venezuela Winter League Season
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2026Legacy
Come and Build Your Own — Leland Giants Blackball Journal Feature, 2026
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Jim Pendleton — A Legend Across Leagues, A Pioneer Across Borders (Career Tribute Infographic)
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UnknownNegro Leagues
Tatum's Stars & Clowns Barnstorming Tour — Pendleton on All-Stars Roster
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Chicago American Giants — Pendleton Named 'Prize Rookie' at Shortstop
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Pendleton Tops In Base Thefts — St. Paul Saints, Triple-A (ANP Wire)
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