Negro Leagues Black History Month

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Negro Leagues and Detroit Stars Legendary CF'er Turkey Stearnes led the Negro National League in Home Runs 5x, Triples 4x, and captured two Batting titles.
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https://www.mlb.com/news/101-days-of-negro-leagues-facts
One Negro Leagues fact a day to support NLBM.
MLB.com

 

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June 27, 1922: Bill Force pitches a no-hitter for the Detroit Stars against the St. Louis Giants at Mack Park.
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Larry Doby became the first black player in the American League, July 5, 1947.
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Here?s Jackie Robinson & Stan Musial at the All-Star Game 1949--first to include African-American players.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opin...opinions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
It?s time MLB celebrates Larry Doby Day, too.
Washington Post

 

[kalinecountry]

1949: Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Larry Doby and Don Newcombe become the first African American players to appear in the #MLB All-Star Game! (Ebbets Field, Brooklyn) #ASG #Baseball #History
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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...ce-aiming-increase-black-representation-sport
Rob Manfred, MLB commit up to $150 million to alliance aiming to 'increase Black representation throughout the sport'.
espn

 

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It's an event you won't want to miss.
"The Other Boys of Summer", a documentary about racism, segregation & civil rights in America, told through the lives of the Negro League baseball players, makes its debut at Campus Martius.
Visit http://BallySports.com for more info.
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https://www.ballysports.com/detroit/news/the-other-boys-of-summer-premieres-in-detroit-on-july-28
'The Other Boys of Summer' premieres in Detroit on July 28.
Bally Sports

 

[kalinecountry]

1923 Detroit Stars. We're heading to Detroit next week for the Tigers Annual Negro Leagues Weekend. Our film is kicking things off with a free screening on Wednesday evening 7/28 at Campus Martius.
Everyone is welcome!
#NegroLeagues #Inclusion #Detroit
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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/tickets/...bt_ts=1626987997902#game=633107,633105,633050
Game Highlight: 18th Annual Negro Leagues Weekend.
Join the Tigers as they pay tribute to the contributions of the Negro Leagues and African Americans to the game of baseball.
Tigers official site

 

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/n...e-negro-league-ballpark-hamtramck/8056840002/
Wayne County grants $850K to renovate Negro League ballpark in Hamtramck.
Detnews

 

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https://www.vintagedetroit.com/detr...s-now-rates-among-baseballs-greatest-hitters/
Detroit Negro Leagues star Turkey Stearnes now rates among baseball?s greatest hitters.
Vintage Detroit

 

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Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL is the oldest professional ballpark in the US. Built in 1910, it was the longtime home of the Black Barons of the Negro Leagues & minor league Barons.
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https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/rickwood-field-birmingham/
Rickwood Field (Birmingham).
SABR.org

 

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Video footage of the great Josh Gibson.
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Really wish we knew the real numbers but Satchel Paige's estimated numbers are mind-boggling: More than 2,500 games pitched and roughly 2,000 victories, 250 or so shutouts, a personal-best of 22 strikeouts in a game, 50 no-hitters, a 21-game winning streak.
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We celebrate the legacy of African Americans in the game of baseball with our annual Negro Leagues Weekend!
We've designed a digital resource as part of our commitment to educating everyone about the history and its impact.

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/community/african-american-heritage
African American Heritage Celebration.
Tigers official site

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...lbs-largest-negro-leagues-tribute/5428894001/
'They paved the way': Past, present, future align as Tigers host MLB's largest Negro Leagues tribute.
Detnews

 

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Before Simone or Serena there was Minnie Forbes.
She helped pave the way for women and African Americans in sports when she became the owner of the Detroit Stars at the age of 25.
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https://www.metrotimes.com/sports/a...-negro-leagues-weekend-is-a-major-celebration
Detroit Tigers? Negro Leagues Weekend is a ?major? celebration.
Metro Times

 

[kalinecountry]

Thank you to the Detroit Tigers for continuing to honor and celebrate the Negro Leagues. Minnie Forbes owned the Detroit Stars from 1956-58. She?s the last living Negro Leagues team owner. Pictured here with Film Director, Lauren Meyer. #DetroitRoots #negroleagues #strongwomen
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