Omaha Rockets

The Omaha Rockets were a semi-pro, independent Negro league baseball team in Omaha, Nebraska from (year-year).[1] Gene Collins and Bob Gibson both began their careers with the team.[1][2] Pro Football Hall of Famer Night Train Lane also played briefly for the Rockets after graduating high school.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Heaphy, Leslie A. The Negro Leagues, 1869-1960. Jefferson: McFarland, 2003.
  2. ↑ The Cultural Encyclopedia of Baseball. McFarland. 2005. p. 376. ISBN 9781476617442.
  3. ↑ John Maher (October 23, 1994). "Richard Night Train Lane: After a Remarkable Football Career and Life, This Lion in Winter Has Pulled Into His Home Station Again". Austin American-Statesman. p. C14.
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