It’s a full circle moment hanging out in the dugout at Victory Field in Indianapolis, IN for the historic return of the @theindianapolisclowns to the city where they made so much history! It’s the Clowns vs the @thepartyanimals in an exciting @bananaball game!
Just boarded a flight to Indianapolis for tonight’s historic return of the Indianapolis Clowns who will take on the @thepartyanimals in an epic @bananaball game!
Pictured is the legendary Toni Stone, one of three women to play for the Clowns!
The Clowns will take on the @thesavbananas in two sold out games at Kauffman Stadium on May 30-31!
The first player inducted into the @baseballhall for his Negro Leagues career, Satchel Paige (1971) and the first Black player inducted into the HOF, Jackie Robinson (1962), were teammates on the 1945 Kansas City Monarchs!
We agree with @nlbmprez
It is not a matter of if, but when the Nashville Stars come to fruition as a Major League Baseball expansion team in Music City.
Bob Kendrick joined @jaredcarrabis on @baseballisdead to talk Nashville, expansion, and the history behind the Stars name.
In memory of the “Queen of the Negro Leagues,” Effa Manley, to all the queens who are moms, Happy Mother’s Day from our team at the @nlbmuseumkc !
Learn more about Effa and the other amazing women of the Negro Leagues at the NLBM. Open today from noon-5 pm!
Acquired this great 1951 Marianao Tigers Cuban Winter League photo. The team featured several Negro Leaguers including Hall of Famers Ray Dandridge (2nd row 4th l-r) and Minnie Minoso (front with bats). Quincy Trouppe (far left front) and Bill Greason (back row far left) are also pictured!
Excited to welcome the amazing @rqlrod to Kansas City for JAZZ & JACKIE, our annual musical salute to Jackie Robinson, 7:30 pm, Sat., May 16 at the Gem Theater! She’ll join the incredible @jlawsings for a soulful celebration that you don’t want to miss! Tickets available at . See link in bio.
Join the @nlbmuseumkc for JAZZ & JACKIE, our annual musical salute to Jackie Robinson, 7:30 pm, Sat., May 16 at the Gem Theater! This year, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of Jackie with two amazing concert performances featuring @jlawsings with special guest, @rqlrod ! Tickets available at . See link in bio.
OTD in 1931, Willie Mays was born in Westfield, AL. Regarded by many as greatest player in @MLB history, his pro baseball career began as a 17-year-old centerfielder for the Birmingham Black Barons in 1948! This cherished photo is from April 2016 at Oracle Park!
