Don Newcombe: Elizabeth Roots and Baseball Integration
Born in 1926, Don Newcombe rose from Elizabeth-area baseball to become a trailblazer of MLB’s integration era and one of the game’s most dominant pitchers.
Born in 1926, Don Newcombe rose from Elizabeth-area baseball to become a trailblazer of MLB’s integration era and one of the game’s most dominant pitchers.
The 1998 Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame honored local legends whose achievements continue to inspire pride in Elizabeth, NJ.