Jim Oliver Sr.
From BR Bullpen
James Oliver Sr. (Pee Wee) (aka Selassie)
- Died December 15, 1971 in St. Petersburg, FL USA
It is unclear when Jim Oliver Sr.'s professional career began. The Ethiopian Clowns had employed a shortstop known as Selassie from 1938-42, but many Clowns used the name over the years. Oliver was definitely the Clowns' shortstop Selassie in '43 and also was with the Birmingham Black Barons next week. From 1944 through 1946, Pee Wee played short for the Clowns. Oliver's sons Nate Oliver and Jim Oliver Jr. both played baseball as well.
Source: The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues by James Riley
