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Tracey Davis Hitchner, Sr. (1909 – 1990)

After playing in Albany, N.Y., in the International League, Hitchner left the team because the pay was lousy and they wanted to send him to a Class "D" ball club. Technically, Hitchner was not released from the Albany ball club when he signed up with the Hickory Rebels who were by then part of the Carolina "Outlaw" Leauge. 

Lee "Buck" Ravon Ross (1915 - 1975)

 
Born in Norwood, North Carolina, "Buck” Ross pitched for the Kannapolis Towelers before signing with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1935. Ross just missed playing in the Outlaw League by one year.  He played in the Majors for ten years, ending his career with the Chicago White Sox in 1945.

Ernest Rufus “Red” Evans (1903 – 1973)

Originally from Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Ernest Rufus “Red” Evans began his pitching career with the Omaha Packers, a Nebraska Minor League Ball Club. While with the Packers in 1933, Evans pitched a doubleheader and won both games. Evans became the ace pitcher for the Valdese Textiles in 1937 and was known for not putting up with any of the antics of other ball players.

George "Buck" Howard Redfern (1902 - 1964)

 
 
Asheville native George Howard “Buck” Redfern attended North Carolina State University before signing with the Chicago White Sox during the 1928 and 1929 seasons. Redfern's talents enabled him to play shortstop as well as second and third base. He eventually served as the third baseman for the Concord Weavers in 1937 before moving on to the Kannapolis Towelers as their third baseman and manager in 1938.

Richard "Dick" Broadus Culler (1915 - 1963)

Born in High Point, North Carolina, "Dick" Culler graduated from High Point College in 1935, where he excelled in basketball, soccer, and baseball. Known as one of the most intelligent fielders, Culler played shortstop during most of his career.