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NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL NEWS | December 17, 2006 - Willard Brown inducted to LA. Hall of Fame December 15, 2006 - Medal of Freedom awarded to Buck O'Neil December 15, 2006 - City of Jacksonville unveils new Negro League Statue December 1, 2006 - Project Pitch Update and appeal from Dr. Bob Allen November 18, 2006  - Bennie L. Griggs passes away November 18, 2006 - Willie Grace passes away November 9, 2006 - Jimmie Armstead, Jr. passes away Ocober 29, 2006 - Silas Simmons passes away October 6, 2006 - Buck O’Neil passes away October 6, 2006 - Clarence Jenkins Sr. passes away September 26, 2006 - Silas Simmons, 111, oldest living ball player September 25, 2006 - Joe Siddle passes away September 13, 2006 - Walter C. Crosby, Jr. passes away. August 20, 2006 - Mahlon Duckett honored in Delaware. August 18, 2006 - Press Release, Stanley Glenn’s new book. July 30, 2006 - News coverage from Hall of Fame induction. July 24, 2006 - National designation for Negro League Museum July 18, 2006 - Buck O’Neil, 94, became the oldest pro baseball player when he went to bat in the Northern League All-Star Game July 15, 2006 - Richard A. "Dick" Phillips Jr. passed away July 8, 2006 - Negro League Players Honored At Celebrity Game July 6, 2006 - All Star Week 2006, Pittsburgh, PA June 20, 2006 - Great article about Ross ‘Satch’ Davis June 10, 2006 - Charlie Johnson passes away. June 9, 2006 - Gordon ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins passes away. June 9, 2006 - Padres donate items to San Diego Public Library June 8, 2006 - Herman ‘Doc’ Horn passes away. June 8, 2006 - Toots Ferrell Inducted to Delaware Baseball Hall of Fame June 2, 2006 - Brewers’ first Negro League Tribute April 16, 2006 - Al B. McCoy passes away. April 5, 2006 - Senate OKs Negro Leagues Museum Designation April 3, 2006 - Nath McClinic passes away. April 1, 2006 - John L. Bissant passes away. March 23, 2006 - Historical marker approved for site of Hilldale field. February 27, 2006 - Complete Transcript of Hall of Fame Special Election Results Announcement. February 27, 2006 - Seventeen former Negro Leagues and Pre-Negro leagues Elected to the Hall of Fame by Special Committee. February 26, 2006 - Gem of local baseball history found. February 17, 2006 - NLBPA Board Members featured in this article. February 14, 2006 - Baseball Documentary comes to DVD: Hall of Fame Legend Monte Irvin Returns to Cuba After 50 Years. February 11, 2006 - Robert W. Peterson, Author and Negro League Historian passes away at 80. January 6, 2006 - Call for Papers, 9th Annual Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference (deadline Feb 1, 2006).
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NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL NEWS | November 21, 2005 - Final ballots for Negro Leaguers and Pre-Negro League players for induction to National Baseball Hall of Fame November 15, 2005 - Darby Hilldales marker project news November 2, 2005 - Monument to Baseball Greats Robinson, Reese Unveiled September 27, 2005 - 1925 Negro League Champs to be Honored with Historical Marker September 24, 2005 - Byron “Mex” Johnson passes away. August 27, 2005 - Pittsburg State University inducts former Negro Leaguer, George Sweatt into its Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame August 11, 2005 - Ted ‘Double Duty’ Radcliffe passes away. July 26, 2005 - Hall of Fame Approves Election Process for Negro Leagues and Pre-Negro Leagues Candidates June 27, 2005 - President Bush promotes Little League Urban Initiative by hosting teams named after Negro Leaguers. June 26, 2005 - Smokey Joe Williams selected for induction to the 2005 class of the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame. June 24, 2005 - Lyman Bostock, Sr. passes away. June 5, 2005 - Clyde ‘Lefty’ Williams passes away. May 30, 2005 - Bob Aldridge, former Cleveland Buckeye, passes away May 13, 2005 - Washington Nationals host Negro Leaguers May 8, 2005 - Effort under way for Monarchs team marker April 28, 2005 - Juan ‘Pancho’ Herrera passes away. March 5, 2005 - A Robinson in Reverse, white ball player, Eddie Klep Integrated the Negro Leagues March 2, 2005 - Jackie Robinson Receives Congressional Gold Medal February 28, 2005 - The Pauper Prince. Joe Henry and Negro Leaguer pensions featured in another great article by Mike Seely (for ESPN.com). February 27, 2005 - Yanks should honor Negro League past. February 11, 2005 - DC Lottery to issue Negro League instant scratch game. February 9, 2005 - Baltimore City Public Schools Press Release. Medfield Heights school community to welcome Joe Durham and Bert Simmons. February 6, 2005 - Cincy welcomed Negro League. Nice article from MLB.com February 4, 2005 - The Negro Leagues Museum provides a great home for memorabilia, but some players feel benched. Article from Kansas City’s The Pitch newspaper. February 3, 2005 - Louis ‘Sea Boy’ Gillis passes away in Birmingham. January 22, 2005 - Warner Bros. domestic television distribution, said the Hollywood motion picture company plans to honor the legacy of black baseball players from that era with a television miniseries right after the 2006 World Series that chronicles the history of the Negro Leagues. January 8, 2005 - Player numbers dwindle after Wilmer Harris funeral.
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| | December 30, 2004 - The National Football League announced Wednesday that it is contributing $200,000 toward the renovation of historic Hinchliffe Stadium. December 23, 2004 - Wilmer Harris, NLBPA Board Member, passes away. December 13, 2004 - The Glory Days, great article featuring Prince Joe Henry and his struggles. December 10, 2004 - Denver Post article ‘Big-time win for Negro League players’ looks at in-depth statistical studies on black players prior to integration. December 2, 2004 - Baltimore City Councilman Melvin Stukes wants Negro Baseball League pension. Bert Simmons and Geraldine Day interviewed on WBAL-TV. December 1, 2004 - Charles Howard 'Sleepy' Chatman passes away. November 28, 2004 - Connie Johnson passes away. November 24, 2004 - Spencer Gettys passes away. November 18, 2004 - Ray Miller passes away. November 17, 2004 - Prince Joe Henry’s struggle for MLB Pension November 8, 2004 - NLB historian, Willie Randolph named as Mets manager October 30, 2004 - Stan Glenn inducted to Eastern Shore Hall of Fame October 22, 2004 - Gentry Jackson and Pumpsie Green interviewed October 12, 2004 - Newly approved markers (in PA.) acknowledge Negro Leaguers October 8, 2004 - Nice article about Wallace ‘Bucky’ Williams October 8, 2004 - Fay Vincent honored in Greenwich CT. The former MLB commissioner has always supported the efforts of Negro League ball players. October 6, 2004 - Progress on the Philadelphia Stars Memorial Park October 5, 2004 - Willie Wells grave site rededicated October 3, 2004 - Baseball Expos are moving to Washington D.C. Mayor Williams favors the name Grays in homage to the Negro League team September 27, 2004 - Three former Negro Leaguers get grave markers. September 25, 2004 - A fan's tribute to legends of Negro Leagues. September 19, 2004 - Barry Bonds credits former Negro League players September 7, 2004 - Bob Boyd passes away August 23, 2004 - Fading into the past by author Neil Lanctot August 22, 2004 - Delaware Negro League tribute features former players. August 21, 2004 - William H. Powell passes away August 21, 2004 - Double Duty honored by Delaware and the Wilmington Blue Rocks August 20, 2004 - Willie ‘Pat’ Patterson passes away August 20, 2004 - Fans get to see living history, Double Duty Radcliffe August 7, 2004 - Nice interview with Harold Gould August 6, 2004 - Survivor of school of hard knocks, interview with Mahlon Duckett August 5, 2004 - Stars pitcher, interview with Harold Gould August 4, 2004 - Opening doors, interview with Mr. Stanley Glenn August 3, 2004 - Philly Stars to be honored, Neil Lanctot interview August 1, 2004 - Fifth Annual Leon Day Festival in Baltimore July 26, 2004 - Press Release, Negro League Legends Hall of Fame, upcoming groundbreaking ceremony in Washington D.C. on Aug 14, 2004, other events also. July 26, 2004 - William Sousa Bridgeforth, former owner of the Baltimore Elite Giants passes away. ‘Soo’ was the last surviving owner of a formal Negro League team. July 23, 2004 - Kinston Indians (N. Carolina) to host Carl Long Day July 22, 2004 - Festival honors black baseball history July 7, 2004 - Read the reviews of Neil Lanctot’s new book ‘Negro League Baseball - The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution’ June 4, 2004 - NLBPA President, Wilmer Fields passes away. May 24, 2004 - Support this Philadelphia Stars youth tour. May 23, 2004 - NLBPA’s Artie Wilson throws out first pitch for Negro League Tribute. May 16, 2004 - Negro Leaguers to get pensions. May 15, 2004 - Author John B. Holway sues Negro League Museum. March 25, 2004 - Jim ‘Pig’ Harris passes away on 3/22/04. March 10, 2004 - Bud Selig expected to settle dispute over Negro League pensions. February 27, 2004 - Henry Kimbro inducted to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. February 21, 2004 - NLBPA Board Member, Mr. Bert Simmons is interviewed by The Baltimore Sun... Remembering baseball's Elite Giants. February 21, 2004 - Father-Son artists exhibit of Negro League artwork in Kingston, N.Y. February 15, 2004 - Monte Irvin inducted to Ted Williams' Hitters Hall of Fame Museum. February 3, 2004 - Baltimore Elite Giants exec, Richard D. Powell passes away. January 31, 2004 - The beloved Ernest Burke, NLBPA Board Member and former Baltimore Elite Giants Pitcher passes away. January 27, 2004 - Curtis Johnson Sr. passes away in Luling, La. January 25, 2004 - Article by William Reed, business side of black baseball.
| | November 20, 2003 - Cowan Bubba Hyde passes away in St. Louis. October 8, 2003 - Juan Armenteros passed away on October 8, 2003 at 6:25 PM. He was laid to rest in Miami, FL, Oct. 10, 2003. September 9, 2003 - Article by Michael O'Keeffe, New York Daily News, Former Players Neglected August 23, 2003 - Great article by Daniel Steinberg of the Washington Post. August 20, 2003 - Nice article about the NLBPA.com web site. Features Bert Orlitzky and Ernest Burke (the other “Bert & Ernie” duo). July 7, 2003 - Making sure Negro Leaguers are not forgotten. Nice article in USAToday also mentions NLBPA.com June 29, 2003 - Negro League research conference concludes after four day session in Harrisburg, PA. June 28, 2003 - Press Coverage. Negro Leaguers share their memories. Harrisburg, PA. June 23, 2003 - Max Manning, NLBPA Board Member, passes away. June 19, 2003 - Larry Doby, first Black American Leaguer passes away. June 18, 2003 - Negro League Memorial statue unveiled by Philadelphia Phillies June 14, 2003 - Leon Day Park Tribute June 14, 2003 - CSA Showcase show has large Negro Leaguer turnout June 10, 2003 - The Philadelphia Phillies will host the unveiling of a Negro Leagues emorial Statue on Wednesday, June 18 at Veterans Stadium May 17, 2003 - Obituary, Joe B. Spencer, Jr. May 8, 2003 - Obituary, Sam Lacy, legendary sports writer. May 6, 2003 - Wonderful article about the Milwaukee Bears Negro League franchise. April 24, 2003 - Obituary, Sherwood ‘Woody’ Brewer April 23, 2003 - Nice article about Negro Leaguers and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame April 10, 2003 - Ernest Burke on 98Rock Radio April 5, 2003 - Dates set for the 2003 (6th Annual) Jerry Malloy Negro League Research Conference. March 31, 2003 - Bowie Baysox co-partner with the NAACP to host The Second Annual Salute to the Negro Leagues. March 26, 2003 - Baltimore City Paper interviews Ernest Burke. March 22, 2003 - Former Negro League player speaks at the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum March 19, 2003 - New book by Harvey Frommer “Rickey and Robinson: The Men Who Broke Baseball’s Color Barrier.” Foreword by Monte Irvin. March 9, 2003 - Obituary, Mr. Stephen P. Lynch, member of NLBPA Advisory Board. March 8, 2003 - NLBPA Board member, Ernest Burke hosts Howard County, Maryland youth baseball team March 5, 2003 - Article on collecting Negro League memorabilia from Antique Week newspaper. Pictures & interviews including Monte Irvin and NLBPA’s own Dr. Bob Hieronimus. March 4, 2003 - Wonderful review of Brad Snyder’s book, Beyond the Shadow of the Senators. Topics include integration, Homestead Grays, Jackie Robinson, and racism. March 1, 2003 - Remembering The Glory Days. A wonderful article about Negro League Baseball by Doug Lesmerises of the Delaware News Journal February 8, 2003 - Josh Gibson inducted to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. February 7, 2003 - Carl Long inducted to the Kinston Indians Hall of Fame. February 5, 2003 - Obituary, Stokes E. Hendrix Sr. February 1, 2003 - Players recount segregated baseball. New baseball exhibit at the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, Michigan. January 27, 2003 - New line of NLBPA Negro League clothing goes on sale at selected JC Penny stores. NLBPA Merchandise to premiere on #1 Morning TV Show, Feb. 17, 2003. January 20, 2003 - Negro Leagues memorial planned in Philadelphia. Several NLBPA members are interviewed for this article by MLB.com. January 16, 2003 - Sam Jethroe movie idea pitched to filmaker Spike Lee. January 14, 2003 - NLBM Legacy Awards to be presented Feb. 7, 2003. Players should honor the past. January 5, 2003 - John ‘Mule’ Miles to be inducted to the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame. Read background article.
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| | December 19, 2002 - Sen. Nelson says MLB dragging feet in pension dispute with former Negro League December 8, 2002 - Tribute to the late Dick Bradley November 24, 2002 - Tribute to the late Ulysses Redd November 9, 2002 - Monte Irvin tribute in Florida October 31, 2002 - Gibson inducted to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame October 15, 2002- Buck O’Neil inducted to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame October 11, 2002 - Obituary, Howard Leroy "Toots" Ferrell, Jr. October 9, 2002 - John Miles named to San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame. October 8, 2002 - Philadelphia hospital unveils Roy Campanella exhibit. October 8, 2002 - Historic Johnstown Stadium to be demolished. September 18, 2002 - Negro League Ball Players honored by US Congress September 18, 2002 - Arizona Fall League MVP award named after Joe Black September 16, 2002 - Oklahoma Republican Rep. J.C. Watts, Congress to host a tribute to veterans of the Negro Baseball Leagues later this week. August 22, 2002 - Former K.C. Monarch upset with the Negro League Museum August 17, 2002 - Delaware hosts Judy Johnson night. See event photos. July 22, 2002 - Sen. Bill Nelson tries to persuade major league baseball to include more players from the Negro Leagues in a pension plan established five years ago. July 18, 2002 - NLBPA auctions in DC and VA. See event photos. July 12, 2002 - Homestead Bridge renamed after Grays July 5, 2002 - Obituary, Ted Williams. At the heart of Ted’s 1966 Hall of Fame inductance speech was his recognition of the generations of great Negro baseball players. Read tributes and Ted’s H.O.F inductance speech. July 1, 2002 - Pirates and Detroit Tigers in a salute to the Negro Leagues May 31, 2002 - Baysox Negro League tribute. See event photos. May 24, 2002 - Obituary, Big Jim McCurine May 17, 2002 - Obituary, William “Bobby” Robinson May 17, 2002 - Obituary, Joe Black. First black pitcher to win a World Series game. April 23, 2002 - Obituary, James C. ‘Fireball’ Cohen March 23, 2002 - Obituary, Maurice Wiggins March 4, 2002 - Obituary, Walter C. Wright February 2, 2002 - Obituary, Arthur ‘Ted’ Browne
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| | June 18, 2001 - Obituary, Sam ‘The Jet’ Jethroe August 12, 1999 - Obituary, Josh Johnson June 18, 1999 - US Senate tribute to the Lebanon Clowns June 13, 1998 - Obituary, Jeff L. Shelton November 27, 1997 - Obituary, Buck Leonard March 4, 1997 - Maryland House of Representatives tribute February 12, 1994 - Obituary, Ray Dandridge July 12, 1993 - Obituary, Roy Campanella March 7, 1991 - Obituary, James 'Cool Papa' Bell June 14, 1990 - Negro Leaguers honored at Hall of Fame June 15, 1989 - Obituary, Judy Johnson June 8, 1982 - Obituary, Satchel Paige
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