John Preston "Pete" Hill was an American outfielder and manager in baseball's Negro leagues from 1899 to 1925. He played for the Philadelphia Giants, Leland Giants, Chicago American Giants, Detroit Stars, Milwaukee Bears, and Baltimore Black Sox. Hill starred for teams owned by Negro league executive Rube Foster for much of his playing career.
Pete Hill, American baseball player
On October 12, in the year 1882, Pete Hill, American baseball player. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 12, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on October 12, 1882 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 8 September 2026.
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