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Negro Southern League Museum @NSLMBham

NSLM tells the story of African-American baseball through the eyes of Birmingham and features the largest collection of Negro League artifacts in the country.

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Rube Foster, The “father of Black baseball” Peterson, Robert W. "Negro league". Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Jul. 2024, britannica.com/sports/Negro-…. Accessed 9 July 2024.
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It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Gerald Long Sazon Sr., a cherished player in Negro League Baseball. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. Rest in power, Gerald. Your legacy lives on. ⚾️🖤
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Augie Nash
@AugieNash
27 Jun 2024
#OTD 1975 - Bob Gibson, in his final season, picks up his 250th career win. A month later, Gibby will notch his 251st and final win. There will never be another like him. Ever. #STLCards #ForTheLou
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Jim Koenigsberger
@Jimfrombaseball
25 Jun 2024
According to Buck O'Neill and Monte Irvin, players in the Negro Leagues were given the equivalent of a dollar a day. When Babe Ruth would barnstorm with them, he'd bring in $1500 a game to be distributed to the teams. Ruth was a longtime advocate of integrating baseball
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Phil S. Dixon@NegroLeagueMan
27 Jun 2024
June 27, 1901, Andrew "Rube" Foster tossed a 6-0 shutout over the Austin Reds at Fort Worth's Texas and Pacific Park. At bat, Foster hit a home run, a double, and a single, scoring every time. Get these Phil S. Dixon books to follow his achievements. NLBalive.com
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TheBirminghamTimes@BhamTimes
27 Jun 2024
“You want to talk about #Birmingham being the best version of itself, you saw that in live and living color and on display June 20,” said Mayor Randall Woodfin as he marveled over a historic #MLB week in the City. @cityofbhamal @MLB @RickwoodField birminghamtimes.com/2024/06/…
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TheBirminghamTimes@BhamTimes
27 Jun 2024
Look back at "#MLB at #Rickwood" and the events that took place in #Birmingham throughout these historic days. From baseball camp to the game between the Cardinals and Giants, we celebrate the week! @mlb @RickwoodField @cityofbhamal @SFGiants @Cardinals birminghamtimes.com/2024/06/…

Rickwood In Review: Birmingham’s Historic Week In Photos

Times Staff The hits keep on coming for the City of Birmingham one week after hosting its first ever Major League baseball game. FOX Sports reported “MLB at Rickwood” had an average viewership of 2…

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Loved hosting @dexfowler.eth and @newyorklife this week as they celebrated #Birmingham’s Black business owners. #SwingForSuccess
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Birmingham, the anticipated day is here! The MLB game at Rickwood Field is tonight featuring the SF Giants against the STL Cardinals. The first pitch is at 6:15 pm. #rickwoodfield #baseball #majorleague #mlb
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of baseball icon Willie Mays, who passed away at the age of 90. As one of the greatest to ever grace the diamond, Mays captivated generations with his unparalleled talent, grace, and love for the game.
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🌟 Remembering a Legend 🌟
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Check out the Negro Leagues throwback unis for Rickwood game

The Cardinals and Giants have unveiled their uniforms for the upcoming MLB at Rickwood Field game. For their June 20 showdown paying tribute to the Negro Leagues from the former home of the Birming...

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Nick Kuzma@NickPKuzma
10 Jun 2024
We had an awesome day with Anthony Williams at the @NSLMBham and at @RickwoodField! Stay tuned to @FOX54News over the next 10 days as we gear up for MLB at Rickwood Field on June 20.
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There are 9 days before the MLB at @rickwood_field Tribute to The Negro Leagues game! SF Giants vs STL Cardinals. #negroleaguebaseball #baseball #history #rickwoodfield
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15 days before the MLB at @rickwood_field Tribute to The Negro Leagues game! SF Giants vs STL Cardinals. #negroleaguebaseball #baseball #history #rickwoodfield
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Many thanks to the 🐼 Rocket City Trash Pandas for stopping by the Negro Southern League Museum ahead of their game against our hometown 🐶 Birmingham Barons. Today's game time is 7:00 PM at Regions Field. Fun Fridays! @BhamBarons vs @trashpandas
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Rocket City Trash Pandas
@trashpandas
31 May 2024
The team had a terrific time today visiting the Negro Southern League Museum in Birmingham learning about the roots of baseball both here in the South and around the country! The Trash Pandas will host Negro Leagues Tribute Night next Saturday, June 8th, at Toyota Field!
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There are 20 days before the MLB at @Rickwood_Field Tribute To The Negro Leagues game! SF Giants vs STL Cardinals. #negroleaguebaseball #baseball #history #rickwoodfield
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The Other Boys Of Summer@NegroLeagueFilm
19 May 2024
Newton Henry "Newt" Allen was born 5/19/01 in Austin, TX. His career spanned 3 decades playing many seasons with the KC Monarchs. He played in the Negro League World Series 3x and the East West Classic 4x. #kcmonarchs #negroleagues #baseball
Newt Allen in KC Monarchs uniform with baseball bat in right hand.

ALT Newt Allen in KC Monarchs uniform with baseball bat in right hand.
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‘Wild Child’ comes to Birmingham: Satchel Paige’s Black Barons debut almost ends in riot al.com/news/2024/03/wild-chi…

‘Wild Child’ comes to Birmingham: Satchel Paige’s Black Barons debut almost ends in riot

Satchel Paige, the best known pitcher in Negro Leagues history, was known for his pinpoint accuracy and fastball. But on June 27, 1927, Paige's wildness led to a near riot in St. Louis.

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