Charley Pride may soon be part-owner of the Texas Rangers. Pride is part of an 18-person investment group, headed by Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. Charley himself is no stranger to the game. During the 1950s, the future country music superstar was a pitcher and outfielder for the Memphis Red Sox and the Birmingham Black Barons. He also pitched for a team of Negro League All-Stars in 1956 against a team that included future baseball legends Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and others. An avid Rangers fan, Charley was “drafted” by the club in 2008 as part of Major League Baseball’s recognition of former Negro League players. Charley has also joined the Rangers for years during spring training. Major League Baseball must approve the $593 million sale of the team to the investment group.
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