I don't consider that I was born at the wrong time. I feel it was the right time. I had a chance to prove the ability of our race in this sport, and because many of us did our best for the game, we've given the Negro a greater opportunity now to be accepted into the major leagues with other Americans.

I am honored to have John Lloyd called the Black Wagner. It is a privilege to have been compared to him.

— Honus Wagner

He'd come up with dirt and everything when he'd field ground balls. Honus Wagner did the same way. - Ted Page