Jim Zapp was an American baseball outfielder who played baseball in the Negro leagues. Spending the majority of his career with the Baltimore Elite Giants, Zapp is described as an above-average power and contact hitter. Zapp was recognized by a talent scout, and signed to join the Birmingham Black Barons in 1948. Jim Zapp has hand signed this Birmingham Black Barons Negro League Vintage B&W 8x10 Photo. Bold Blue Full Signature. BP Sports Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity (Bob Presley) Image of actual item in stock - as shown