Si Simmons, oldest pro baseball player...

[Gee Walker]

Si Simmons died today, aged 111. His pro baseball career dated back to 1912. He played against Pop Lloyd's and Oscar Charleston's generation.

The full news story is here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/31/sports/baseball/31cnd-simmons.html?ex=1319950800&en=b51820d61342e17b&ei=5089&partner=rssyahoo&emc=rss

Would anyone be able to identify some of the players in the little photo of the 1913 Homestead Greys?

[hudsonharden]

It's a little sad, although I'm sure at age 111 one's quality of life is severly compromised.

[Brownieand45sfan]

Now that Mr. Simmons has passed, does anyone know the oldest Negro Leaguer is? Are there any over 100?