<p>Samuel Jethro was born in Columbus, Mississippi in 1917. Samuel would play baseball in the American Negro League and in 1944-1945 he held the record for most hits and most stolen bases. Recruited by the Dodgers in the National League Sammy would be named Rookie of the Year in 1950 and lead the league in stolen bases. </p>

Samuel Jethro was born in Columbus, Mississippi in 1917. Samuel would play baseball in the American Negro League and in 1944-1945 he held the record for most hits and most stolen bases. Recruited by the Dodgers in the National League Sammy would be named Rookie of the Year in 1950 and lead the league in stolen bases.

<p>Samuel Jethro was born in Columbus, Mississippi in 1917. Samuel would play baseball in the American Negro League and in 1944-1945 he held the record for most hits and most stolen bases. Recruited by the Dodgers in the National League Sammy would be named Rookie of the Year in 1950 and lead the league in stolen bases.&nbsp;</p>

Samuel The Jet Jethro - Baseball Great

A Podcast about Columbus, Mississippi - Its scandals, eccentric people, and our version of Southern Hospitality...which ain’t always so hospitable. Pull up and let me tell you about Mama and them. Bring you some tea because we are going to sit here a spell and catch up.

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