Weldy appeared in his first game for the Blue Stockings on July 15 , 1884 , becoming the second African American to play Major League Baseball .
In need of additional players , the team recruited Weldy to join his brother in Toledo .
Weldy appeared in Weldy 's first game for the Blue Stockings on July 15 , 1884 , becoming the second African American to play Major League Baseball .
In need of additional players , the team recruited Weldy to join his brother in Toledo .