Yet only a mile away, a stadium is built to honor an African-American baseball player named Pop Lloyd. Dubbed the "Black Wagner", John Henry "Pop" Lloyd was one of the greatest athletes of his time.
Baseball great Dusty Baker, a highly respected ex-player and World Series champion manager, has made a striking comparison between Francisco Lindor and Hall of Famer John Henry "Pop" Lloyd.
Baker has seen generations of baseball’s best talents. His comparison not only recognizes Lindor’s elite abilities but also brings attention to the underappreciated greatness of Pop Lloyd.