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| VAN ANDEL MUSEUM CENTER - League of
Their Own: A Michigan Sports History Exhibition, FEBRUARY 1 - SEPTEMBER
1, 2003
Do you own anything related to the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the Negro Leagues or the House of David traveling baseball team? Anyone interested in lending or donating items related to these unusual baseball league or teams for this exhibit should contact Kay Zuris at 616-456-3512. Objects sought for the exhibit include uniforms, bats, balls, gloves, photos and posters, scorecards, schedules, yearbooks and scrapbooks. Some of the greatest pieces of history are stories of the people who lived it. If you know of someone who once played for any of these teams, tell us about it! |
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| NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL Upcoming Events in 2002 |
| JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
- January
- Exhibit: "Somebody to Cheer
For:
Black Professional Baseball and African American
Life in New Jersey, 1860-1950" January
19 to May
27.
This featured exhibit at the historical Emlen Physick Estate reveals life as it
was
for various New Jersey baseball teams that were part of Negro League Baseball
organization from 1860-1950. A traveling exhibit prepared by the Middlesex
County Culture and Heritage Commission, this travel back into history is for
anyone interested in African American studies and the history of baseball. $2
admission or free with any tour of the Emlen Physick Estate. For more information
or to make reservations, call (609)-884-5404,
1-800-275-4278 or visit the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) website at
www.capemaymac.org.
- February
- Jazz and Negrol League Museums Tour.
February 9. Located in the historic 18th and Vine district The Museum
features a "... wonderful display of the Leagues great legends from their
introduction after the Civil War through their end in the 1960's." The Jazz
Museum " features the many great jazz greats that played their music in Kansas
City during the 1920's and '30's". 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. For
more information please call (717)848-1587.
Baseball Game to commemorate Negro Leagues. February 9. The Black Baseball Players Association presents: THE GAME OF THE CENTURY. 1:10 PM at Dodger Stadium. Gates open at 11:00 am. Celebrating the Old Negro Leagues! For more information call (323)224-1471.
African American Baseball League Program. February 10. If you or your favorite sports fan is going through sports withdrawal, here is a chance to learn more about a truly heroic period in American sports history. A presentation by Mr. Theodore Knorr on the Negro Baseball League is scheduled to be held. These Baseball players not only played the game, they were pioneers in representing minorities in sports. Mr. Knorr's presentation will examine York and Harrisburg's Negro League teams as well as display paintings, baseball cards and other memorabilia. 2:00 PM at the Historical Society Museum and Library, 250 East Market Street. For more information please call (816) 474-6664.
Speech:Buck O'Neil: February 12. "Appreciate and Celebrate Black History Every Day," will be the theme surrounding the month's events at Kansas State. O'Neil will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Union Ballroom. Call (785) 532-6571.
New Jersey Negro Baseball Leagues Panel Discussion. Saturday, February 23: 3:30pm. Speaker and panel discussion regarding the Black Baseball teams, players, coaches and fans, and the impact they had on segregation. Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) and the Center for Community Arts (CCA). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit MAC's website at www.capemaymac.org.
New Jersey Mayor to honor Negro Leagues. February 27. Mayor Sharpe James & The Members of the Newark Municipal Council present: African American History Month Luncheon. SALUTING THE HISTORY OF NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL. Wednesday, February 27, 2002 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. Robert Treat Hotel-Grand Ballroom, 50 Park Place; Newark,NJ. For more information call (973)733-535.
- March
- Somebody to Cheer For: Black Professional Baseball and African American
Community Life in New Jersey,
1860-1950 . Through
May 27.
This featured exhibit at the historical Emlen Physick Estate reveals life as it
was for various New Jersey baseball
teams that were part of Negro League Baseball organization from 1860-1950. A traveling
exhibit prepared by the
Middlesex County Culture and Heritage Commission, this travel back into history
is for anyone interested in African
American studies and the history of baseball. $2 admission or free with any tour
of the Emlen Physick Estate.
For more information or to make reservations, call (609)-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278
or visit the Mid-Atlantic
Center for the Arts (MAC) website at www.capemaymac.org.
Exhibit: runs thru Mon., May 27.
The Carriage House, 501 N. 13th St., 922-9292. BLACK PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL, This exhibit looks at various New Jersey baseball teams that were part of the Negro League Baseball organization from 1860-1950. Admission $2
Book Release: A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson. Spring '02. The title of Michelle Green's forthcoming book for young adults. Slated for release in spring 2002 by Dial Books for Young Readers, the book tells the story of the first woman ever to pitch professional baseball. Peanut Johnson, who spoke at our regional meeting in recent years, pitched three winning seasons with the Negro League's Indianapolis Clowns in the early 1950s. Of the three women who played pro baseball with the Negro League, Mamie is the only surviving player. Complete with archival photos, the book will sell for $15.95. Mamie now works with The Negro Leagues Baseball Shop, 7913 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights MD.
Mamie "Peanut" Johnson
- April
- Old Timers' Baseball Association of
Chicago, Inc. Banquet .
April 22.
This Reunion Banquet will be at the White Eagle on Monday, April 22nd, 2002.
Tickets are still
$31 which includes a 90
minute open bar. We're happy that Bob miller, former Detroit pitcher and member
of our Old Timer Board of
Directors will M.C.
This Banquet will honor our good friend and member the late Jack Brickhouse.
Jack was with WGN radio and
TV since the early days of broadcasting. This year we'll add a memorial plaque
in Jack's name to a worthy
broadcaster; be there for this 1st dedication at this year's Banquet.
Jack was our MC more times than anyone else. His first Banquet was our 38th Reunion
on February 2, 1956 at
the Morrison Hotel; the late Mayor Richard J. Daley was the Principal speaker
of the evening.
For a copy of our membership form, to pay dues, buy a club pin or to purchase
tickets to the K&K (corned
beef and cabbage dinner for you newbies) click here:
http://www.geocities.com/fanboymagazine/KKform218.gif
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- May
- SALUTE TO THE NEGRO LEAGUES - BOWIE BAYSOX VS. NORWICH
NAVIGATORS.
Friday, May 31.
Come join the NBMBAA - DC Chapter as we Celebrate the Rich History of
the
Negro Baseball League!!
Friday, May 31, 2002 at 7:05pm (Prince George's Stadium - Route 50 and
301 in Bowie, MD)
Look forward to Negro League Exhibits presented by the Babe Ruth
Museum, former Negro League Players in attendance, and the Bowie
Baysox Players wearing vintage Negro League Uniforms
Tickets are $12 each. They may be purchased at the May 21st General
Body Meeting OR mail orders to:
Warren Brooks - DC Chapter Membership Chair
14731 London Lane
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 806-4106
(make checks payable to NBMBAA - DC Chapter).
- June
- Kansas Bar Association 120 Annual Meeting.
June 13-15. The Kansas Bar Association is celebrating its 120th
anniversary during Annual Meeting 2002.
We're celebrating our history while we discover the future of law.
Enjoy a NEW ongoing futuristic Tech Show and a political debate. Meet
Buck O'Neil (Negro League
baseball star) and play your favorite sports. Learn the art of
negotiation from the best and enjoy the bar show.
Salute U.S. veterans, chat with judges, and attend terrific CLE! It's all happening
on June
13 to 15 at the Marriott in Overland Park, KS. Full Conference registration includes
all CLE, program
materials and hospitality. Tickets for single day registration and special events
may be ordered on the next
page. Pre-registration will help ensure space and mate-rials are available. To
qualify for the Early Bird
Registration Discount, payment must be received by the KBA office no later than
May 20 (discount is
available only to KBA members).Questions? Call (785) 234-5696.
All CLE seminar materials, name
badges, event tickets, final program sched
ules and CLE credit affidavits will be available on-site at the KBA registration
desk. click
here for more.
- July
- YNLBPC's 2nd Annual Reunion. July 19-21.
Yesterday's Negro League Baseball Player's Reunnion in Memphis, TN. Produced
by Cater To You Event Planning, contact DeNeia Mabry; 2323 Imogene St.; Memphis,
TN 38114; (901) 270-3793.
Pepsi's Negro League Ad Campaign. Thru July. Pepsi Corporation will air TV ads and in-store product featuring former Negro League player & manager Buck O'Neil. Visit www.pepsi.com.
- August
- Negro League Celebration Day. Aug 9.
Chiefs will wear uniforms celebrating the Negro League. Guest speakers and other
items to
celebrate the Negro League.; Peoria Chiefs Professional Baseball;
730 SW Jefferson Ave.;
Peoria, IL 61605; (309) 688-1622.
- September
-
NLB Artifacts on display. Sept. 3 - Nov. 1. Artifacts on display in the library. Guest speakers during next month of October(see next month's events schedule); UW-Waukesha; 1500 N University Dr.; Waukesha, WA 53188; (262) 521-5473 ; wakur@uwc.edu visit http://waukesha.uwc.edu/lib/index.html for map & other info.
- Negro League Memorabilia Displayed. Sept. 7. Wilmer Fields, Stanley Glenn, Bill "Ready" Cash, Baseball Hall of Famer & Negro League Hall of Famer - Monte Irvin. A super display of Negro League Memorabilia will be available to view. Also base stealing great Maury Wills.; Boston, MA. (Suffolk Downs II, 2 mi. N. of Logan Airport).
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Congressional Tribute: Rep. J.C. Watts to Lead Congressional Tribute to Negro Baseball League Veterans on 9/18. September 18. Congress will host and pay tribute to veterans of the Negro Baseball Leagues, with a luncheon, a House resolution honoring league veterans and a press conference led by House Republican Conference Chairman J.C. Watts, Jr. (R-OK). About 100 Negro league veterans, including Willie Mays, Harlem's World Series Little League team, celebrities like M.C. Hammer and Blair Underwood and others will join Reps. Watts, Danny Davis (D-IL), Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and other Members for the September 18th salute on Capitol Hill. For more information or to make reservations, call Contact: Kevin Schweers/Kyle Downey (202) 226-9000 or visit us at www.negroleaguestore.com/JCWatts.rtf.
- October
- Negro Leagues at Expo Center. October 11-13. Negro League Star, Ernest Burke along with Steve Carlton & Tug McGraw; Lebanon Valley Expo Center.; Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042 (At PA Turnpike old exit 20, new 266, then follow signs.).
- November
- No postings available. You may submit your NLB related event to info@negroleaguestore.com.
- December
- No postings available. You may submit your NLB related event to info@negroleaguestore.com.
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