In 1934, Josh Gibson strode up to bat at Yankee Stadium. At six feet one, 220 pounds, he brought size, strength, and vitality ...

The rare player to compete in all three, he had an impressive career, becoming a three-time All-Star in the major leagues and ...

KANSAS CITY — As anyone who has visited Fenway Park can appreciate, there are some historic venues that every sports fan should try to visit. Places like Wrigley Field in Chicago, Lambeau Field in ...

ST. LOUIS — Stars Field is part of the campus of Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis. The baseball field is also the site where many great Negro League players competed in the 1920’s. “This was ...

Kim Overton was personally and practically impacted by Major League Baseball’s recent decision to add Negro National Leagues statistics to its existing records. It was personal because Overton is one ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s hard to imagine modern baseball without night games, and safety equipment for both catchers and batters – all three exist in the Major Leagues, minor leagues, and even ...

A new exhibit honoring Birmingham Industrial League standout Oscar “Butler” Williams was unveiled Tuesday at the Jefferson ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A large group of men — 33 ballplayers, six executives and two trainers — stood shoulder to shoulder for an iconic photograph. The moment occurred minutes before one of the most ...

Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday that it was elevating seven early 20th century all-Black baseball leagues — known collectively as the "Negro leagues" — to "Major League" status. The move ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up With each day that passes, the Negro Leagues draw closer and ...

Samuel T. Hughes, a star Negro League second baseman, was buried in an unmarked grave in Louisville Cemetery. That's about to change. The Society for American Baseball Research will dedicate a grave ...

It’s been 58 years since community members in the Charlotte region first came together to form semi-pro baseball teams forming the Triple County Baseball League. For years, the story of the Negro ...