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 Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Special Committee in 2006, as a Player

Born: August 1, 1865, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts 
Died: May 27, 1937, in New York, New York

Primary Position: Second Baseman
Bats: R   Throws: R

Played For: Meriden, Connecticut, Buffalo Bisons, Harrisburg Ponies, Cuban X-Giants Genuine Cuban Giants, Philadelphia Giants

Bio
Often regarded as the greatest black ballplayer of the 19th century, Ulysses F. "Frank" Grant starred for six years in integrated minor leagues before racism relegated him to touring black teams for the rest of his 20-year career. Grant played all positions but excelled at second base, where his speed, range and acrobatic plays impressed all observers. Despite standing only 5'7½", Grant was a solid hitter with good power, batting over .300 every year in the minors, including three seasons with Buffalo of the International League. He anchored the all-black Cuban Giants of the 1890s, before finishing his career in 1903.
Born: August 1, 1865, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts 
Died: May 27, 1937, in New York, New York

Playing Career: 1886-1903

Primary Position: Second Baseman
Bats: R   Throws: R

Played For: Meriden, Connecticut, Buffalo Bisons, Harrisburg Ponies, Cuban X-Giants Genuine Cuban Giants, Philadelphia Giants

Bio
Often regarded as the greatest black ballplayer of the 19th century, Ulysses F. "Frank" Grant starred for six years in integrated minor leagues before racism relegated him to touring black teams for the rest of his 20-year career. Grant played all positions but excelled at second base, where his speed, range and acrobatic plays impressed all observers. Despite standing only 5'7½", Grant was a solid hitter with good power, batting over .300 every year in the minors, including three seasons with Buffalo of the International League. He anchored the all-black Cuban Giants of the 1890s, before finishing his career in 1903.