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The Harrisburg Giants were a U.S. professional baseball team in the Negro Leagues based in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. They joined the Eastern Colored League (ECL) for the 1924 season with Hall of Fame center fielder Oscar Charleston as playing manager. The Giants became known primarily for their hitting; along with Charleston outfielder/first baseman Heavy Johnson winner of the batting triple crown for the 1923 Kansas City Monarchs was signed away from the rival Negro National League.