| 1. Baloo Palwankar's family name is derived from his hometown, Palwan. |
| 2. His father served in the military. |
| 3. His first job was maintaining the pitch for a Parsi cricket club in Pune (formerly Poona). |
| 4. Despite bowling frequently, he was rarely given the chance to bat. |
| 5. Baloo overcame caste discrimination to excel in the sport of cricket. |
| 6. He played key roles in matches against the Europeans of Bombay Gymkhana in 1906 and 1907. |
| 7. He took 114 wickets during the 1911 tour to England. |
| 8. Throughout his career, he faced challenges related to his caste but achieved notable success in cricket. |
| 9. He formed significant friendships and engaged in politics, supporting Gandhian principles. |
| 10. He was felicitated by Mahadev Govind Ranade and Bal Gangadhar Tilak after a victory in Satara. |
| 11. He played a mediating role in the Poona Pact negotiations alongside M.C. Rajah, urging B.R. Ambedkar to compromise with Gandhi on Dalit representation. |
| 12. English newspapers praised him as the best Indian bowler during the 1911 England tour and called him the first choice of any county team. |
| 13. His father worked in cleaning guns and cartridges in a Government-run depot. |
| 14. He worked as a servant at Poona Gymkhana where English cricketers recognized his potential and made him a net bowler. |
| 15. He was paraded in glory on an elephant following his triumph in Satara. |
| 16. He played in 16 matches across the Bombay Quadrangular, Triangular and Presidency matches, taking 109 wickets and scoring 410 runs. |
| 17. He was appointed vice-captain for the final match of a tournament and effectively served as captain when the skipper M.D. Pai deliberately left the field. |
| 18. He was facilitated at an event where the welcome address was delivered by B.R. Ambedkar. |
| 19. He was the first Dalit cricketer and is considered the first great Indian cricketer. |
