Schmelzer's All Nations Dawgs They started in 1972 as

They started in 1972 as the New York Raiders

The Negro National League (NNL) was established in 1920 and was one of several Negro circuits established during the period in the United States in which organized baseball was segregated

Their ace was Robert Pipkin who was also known as the Black Diamond

batting champion ('49)

Schmelzer's All Nations Dawgs They started in 1972 asSchmelzer's All Nations was a barnstorming, baseball team established in 1912 in Kansas City. The was sponsored by Schmelzer's Arms, a manufacturer of firearms. At the time the team was formed, there was no major league baseball west of St. Louis. The nickname reflected the diverse make up of the roster which featured blacks, Latinos, Asian, and Native American, as well as white players. Many of the black players went on to become members of the