In 1995, Sarasota named the Buck O’Neil Baseball Complex in honor of Buck O’Neil who gained fame in the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.
John “Buck” O’Neil served in the U.S. Navy.
Between 1943 and 1945, John “Buck” O’Neil, Newtown’s famous Negro Leagues player and Major League Baseball manager served in the U.S. Navy.
Nine Devils baseball team had great success
Between the years of 1937 to 1956, Nine Devils baseball team had great success through the Florida State Negro League.