1958   (click on image for larger view)  

Sandy Kozel

1965

Charley Frank Pride was born in Sledge, Mississippi.

Pride is an African American country singer who is responsible
for over thirty #1 singles, including "All I Have to Offer You
(Is Me)" and "I’m Just Me."

Before fame, Charley Pride was a pitcher for the New York  
Yankees’ minor league team. He was inducted into the
Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.