Books and articles about Nip Winters

Winters was one of the Negro Leagues' best lefthanded pitchers. The ace curveballer starred in the first modern Black World Series in 1924 as a member of the Hilldale club. Backed by Hall of Famers Judy Johnson and Pop Lloyd and stalwarts Frank Warfield and Biz Mackey, Winters went 3-1 (1.16) versus the Kansas City Monarchs. He led the Eastern Colored League with marks of 26-4 in 1924, 21-10 in 1925, and 18-6 in 1926. In barnstorming games against Babe Ruth's All Stars, Winters split two decisions with Lefty Grove. (PG)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 20, 1924: Kansas City Monarchs manager Jose Mendez takes the mound to spin a 3-hit, 5–0 shutout over the Hilldales to win the final game of the first Negro League World Series. Nip Winters had pitched the first three Hilldale wins.