Would Hank Aaron be the last Negro League player who retired (in about 1976)? Of course, we all know what he was most famous for, but I wonder if that is another thing that he was also known for?
He would be yes. He played in the Negro Leagues in 1952, the last year, but only in a few games. Satchel Paige needs to be mentioned as his career was in the Negro leagues, but was also in MLB briefly. He was the oldest “rookie” to play I believe.
Yes, by his final season in 1976, Hank Aaron was the last Major Leaguer to have played in the Negro Leagues