Stanley Miarka facts for kids

Stanley Vincent Miarka (born February 8, 1932 – died May 28, 2001) was a baseball player who made history. He was one of the first five white players to join the Negro American League. This happened in 1950, a time when baseball was changing.

Stanley Miarka: A Baseball Pioneer

Stanley Miarka was a professional baseball player. He is remembered for being one of the first white players to join the Negro American League. This league was very important. It allowed talented black baseball players to play professionally. They could not play in the main Major League teams at that time.

Joining the Negro American League

In 1950, Stanley Miarka joined the Chicago American Giants. This team was part of the Negro American League. He was signed by Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe. The team's owner, Dr. J.B. Martin, supported this decision. They were concerned about black players leaving the Negro Leagues. Many were starting to join Major League Baseball teams.

Stanley Miarka was not the only white player to join. Four other young white players also joined the league. Their names were Lou Chirban, Lou Clarizio, Al Dubetts, and Frank Dyall. This was a unique time in baseball history.

His Short Career

Stanley Miarka's professional baseball career was short. He played for the Chicago American Giants in 1950. Later, in 1953, he played in the Minor League. He played 27 games as a third baseman for two different teams.

See also

• List of Negro league baseball players