Google commemorates Jackie Robinson’s 94th birthday today.
Category Archive: Current Issues
Current issues, affairs and events related to the Negro Leagues
Nov 05 2012
42: Jackie Robinson Feature Film
The official trailer for ’42’ the real life story of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford and Alan Tudyk, and features the music of Jay-Z.
Jun 06 2012
MLB All-Star Game and the Negro Leagues Museum
From KCTV: The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is expecting a big crowd next month with the arrival of the All-Star Game. Those who love baseball typically love anything and everything about baseball, says Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick. “That baseball fan is typically a fan of history. There is no other sport that …
Mar 28 2012
Negro Baseball Leagues LinkedIn Group
The Negro Baseball Leagues Group is now active on LinkedIn. Join today for free!
Mar 19 2012
Harrison Ford to Shoot Major Motion Picture About Jackie Robinson
Harrison Ford to star in major motion picture about Jackie Robinson.
Jan 28 2012
Negro Leagues News
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Mar 02 2011
Lost Black Crackers 1938 Negro Leagues Film Footage Surfaces
From WXIA Atlanta ATLANTA — If the Atlanta Black Crackers had a heyday, this film depicts it. In 1938, the team played in the Negro Major Leagues for one season, then promptly returned to the minor leagues. The film barely scratches the surface of that team. “I believe it’s the only known footage of the …
Feb 14 2011
Remembering Buck O’Neil
After numerous encounters with Negro Leagues players, what most awes me is their humility. These players are gentlemen who played during of time of racial tension with a glass ceiling for major league career possibilities.
Feb 12 2011
Negro Leagues Series at Reds Hall of Fame
Commemorate Black History Month with Negro Leagues veterans Chuck Harmon, Tom Turner and Ron “Bunny” Warren.
