Dec. 18, 2005–January 7, 2006 (ALEXANDRIA, VA) - The National Pastime in Black and White: The Negro Baseball League, 1867-1955. Exhibit's 60 photographs and selection of rare artifacts acquaint visitors with great athletes who were good enough - but not white enough - to play in the major leagues so they formed their own teams and league. Through Jan. 7 at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Admission is free. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703-838-4356, Fax: 703-706-3999

January 13 - January 21, 2006 (TAMPA, FL) - The Negro Baseball Leagues Exhibit will be on display as the Living History Exhibit showcase of the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. The festival takes place from January 13th - 21st, 2006 in Tampa, FL. Several Negro League Baseball exhibits and players are scheduled for this event.
Check the complete schedule here: http://www.tampablackheritage.org/blackheritage2/schedule.shtml

February 4, 2006 (SEGUIN, TX) - The stars at night will be big and bright at the All Star Baseball Night in Seguin on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006. Five former Major League players and members of the “Black Aces” Fergie Jenkins, Vida Blue, J.R. Richard, Mudcat Grant and Al Downing, plus Negro League Star Cleveland Grant will gather at this year's “Smokey” Joe Williams Scholarship Gala event that will benefit the “Smokey” Joe Williams Memorial Fund Scholarship. The “Black Aces” are a group of African-American ball players who have pitched 20 wins or more in a single major league season.

The gala will be held at the Seguin Guadalupe County Coliseum and will include free player autographing, a huge sports memorabilia auction, wine & cheese tasting and heavy hors d'oeuvres.

Tickets for this star-studded gala event are $25 and are available at Seguin City Hall, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and KWED/Seguin Daily News. Banquet sponsorships and silent auction donations are also being accepted. For more information, please contact Mark Gretchen (830) 401-2427 or Linda Duncan (830) 401-2320

February 4, 2006 (BALTIMORE, MD) - Saturday Movies @ the Library - African American athletes in baseball. The first three films, presented in partnership with the Leon Day Foundation, showcase the struggles and achievements of African American athletes in baseball. At each screening, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and talk with former Negro League players and see the Leon Day Foundation’s exhibit on the Negro Leagues. All screenings begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Central Library’s Wheeler Auditorium at the Enoch Pratt Library, Central Branch at 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore MD

February 8 and 9, 2006 (BALTIMORE, MD) - Unsung Heroes & Lost Legends.  The Village Learning Place and The Leon Day Foundation, Inc. hosts a celebration of the 85th Anniversary of the Negro Leagues. Wednesday, February 8th and Thursday, February 9th 2006, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at The Village Learning Place, 2521 St. Paul Street (Baltimore). Experience an evening in history with some of baseballs forgotten heroes. Hear their stories and understand why although they played and never got paid, they did it for the love of the game. There will be a presentation, an exhibit, films, and computer interaction, games and crafts. There will also be memorabilia for sale. Admission is free. Contact: Tonya Thomas, 410.235.2210 ext. 204 or 410.842.3282 tonya@villagelearningplace.org / skillitz@hotmail.com

February 11, 2006 (BALTIMORE, MD) - Saturday Movies @ the Library - African American athletes in baseball. The first three films, presented in partnership with the Leon Day Foundation, showcase the struggles and achievements of African American athletes in baseball. At each screening, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and talk with former Negro League players and see the Leon Day Foundation’s exhibit on the Negro Leagues. All screenings begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Central Library’s Wheeler Auditorium at the Enoch Pratt Library, Central Branch at 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore MD

February 18, 2006 (BALTIMORE, MD) - Saturday Movies @ the Library - African American athletes in baseball. The first three films, presented in partnership with the Leon Day Foundation, showcase the struggles and achievements of African American athletes in baseball. At each screening, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and talk with former Negro League players and see the Leon Day Foundation’s exhibit on the Negro Leagues. All screenings begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Central Library’s Wheeler Auditorium at the Enoch Pratt Library, Central Branch at 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore MD

February 21, 2006 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Join Lawrence D. Hogan, author of the new National Geographic book Shades of Glory: The Negro Leagues and the Story of African-American Baseball, for a lecture with Hall of Famer Monte Irvin and current Negro League Baseball Players Association President Stanley Glenn. At the Grosvenor Auditorium of the National Geographic Society, 1600 M Street, NW. For tickets and pricing, head here.

February 25, 2006 (BALTIMORE, MD) - Baltimore's Forgotten Team: The Elite Giants. Hear directly from former players themselves how Baltimore's Elite Giants affected baseball in the 1940s and '50s. Examine social changes in Baltimore and America through the experiences of black players. 12pm: Only the Ball Was White. 2:30pm: There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace. This program takes place at Sports Legends, and is free with paid admission to the Museum.

February 24 and February 26, 2006 (BIRMINGHAM, AL) - The Alabama Negro League Association (ANLA) announced today that the organization’s Annual Gala Fundraiser will take place Friday, February 24th at the Sheraton Civic Center, an event that kicks off an exciting weekend for Birmingham and the history of Negro League baseball. The event will also showcase a silent auction that will include some baseball memorabilia and other items of interest, with all of the proceeds benefiting the ANLA in its efforts to establish the Negro League Museum, a fitting tribute to some of the game’s unheralded athletes. The banquet (tickets $50) also precedes a national event produced by ESPN Classic.  Confirmed Special Guest: Country Singer – Charlie Pride – Banquet, Parade and Game; Teddy Gentry (from the Group “Alabama”) Banquet – not sure of Sunday; Master P (Rapper)  – Sunday Game Only; Willie Mays – Sunday Game Only; Reverend William H. Greason of the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons Championship team is the President of the Alabama Negro League Association; James “Jim” Zapp of the 1948 team and of course Willie Mays.  Click here for the full press release (in Adobe Acrobat ).

March 25, 2006 (GAITHERSBURG, MD) - The Greater Washington, DC Black Memorabilia and Collectible Show will be Saturday, March 25, 2006, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Show hours are 10 am to 7 pm Saturday. Admission is $6, and children 12 and under are admitted free. There will be autograph sessions former players of Negro League Baseball Teams. These Negro League Baseball players names and teams will be listed on the show's website. The Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg is located just outside the National Capitol Beltway I-495 and can be reached by taking  I-270 , exit 11, and following the signs. For more information , call (301)649-1915 or e-mail Ljohnsonshows@aol.com or view the website johnsonshows.com.

April 29, 2006 (OAK PARK, MI.) - Tony Dee’s Negro League Shop will be featuring Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson, female pitcher for the Indy Clowns on Saturday April 29 from Noon to 2:00 PM.  For more info, call 248-543-3810 or visit tonydeesnegroleague.com

May 20 and May 21, 2006 (CLEVELAND, OH) - The BASEBALL HERITAGE MUSUEM Festival, Gateway Plaza (between Jacob’s Field and the Q Arena) will feature live entertainment, visits by former Negro Leaguers and Major Leaguers. Special appearance by Hank Aaron! For more info, visit BaseballHeritageMuseum.org

June 3-4, 2006 (NEW YORK, NY) - Negro Leagues baseball is coming to Shea Stadium. Negro Leagues baseball history, that is. A mobile museum exhibit, called "Times of Greatness," will make a stop at the New York Mets' ballpark this weekend. The exhibit focuses on the history of early black baseball players, who couldn't play for white major league teams because of segregation.

June 3, 2006 (MILWAUKEE, WI) - When the Brewers open a ten-game homestand tomorrow, they'll be dressed as the Milwaukee Bears. Yes, Milwaukee Bears. The retro uniforms are a tribute to Milwaukee's entry in the Negro National League in 1923. The Washington Nationals, who will play the Brewers tomorrow, will wear replica uniforms of the Homestead Grays, the Negro League team that played in Washington D-C from 1937 to 1948.

June 10, 2006 (BOWIE, MD) - The Bowie Baysox, Class "AA" Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, host their 5th annual Tribute to the Negro Leagues as the Baysox take on the Binghamton Mets this Saturday, June 10th at 7:05 pm. This annual tribute will feature appearances by former Negro League players who will be on hand to meet fans and sign free autographs for a limited time during the game.

June 15, 2006 (SALISBURY, MD) - The Delmarva Shorebirds, Class-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles are hosting the 2nd Annual Negro League Tribute on Thursday, June 15, 2006. The Shorebirds will wear Baltimore Elite Giants Jerseys to raise money for the Shorebirds Scholarship Fund at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  There will be a special pre-game ceremony to commemorate the life of Oriole great, Elrod Hendricks. The evening will also be highlighted by the appearance of five former Negro leaguers: Al Burrows, Joe Durham, Luther Atkinson, Hubert “Bert” Simmons, and William “Sonny” Randall.

June 16, 2006 (MONROE, LA) - The State of Louisiana has approved a historical marker to be erected for the Negro League  Monroe Monarchs. The marker will be unveiled along with plans for a new youth baseball park on June 16th at 5:30 pm CDT, in Monroe, LA at the Liller Maddox Marbles Recreation Center, 2950 Renwick Street. The ceremony will be conducted along with the city of Monroe and Mayor Jamie Mayo. The marker site and new baseball park will be located just south of where the Monarchs played their games, Casino Park. There is much more information on our website, www.monroemonarchs.org

July 1 through August 1, 2006 (PITTSBURGH, PA) - The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Department of Education & Community Engagement presents: BLACKBALL, 709 Penn Avenue Gallery. Local artists will pay homage to the legends of The Negro Leagues. Archival photos from the Carnegie Museum’s Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive collection and photos and articles from the New Pittsburgh Courier archives inspire the exhibition.
Thursday July 6, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Opening reception / Artist talk.
Friday July 7, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Gallery Crawl
Saturday July 8, 2:00 p.m.- “Telling the Truth” - Historical overview
August 1, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Closing Reception
Gallery Hours July 1 – August 1  Tuesday - Saturday  12:00 - 8:00 p.m. For additional information: 412-471-6078 www.pgharts.org

July 7 - 11, 2006 (PITTSBURGH, PA) - The Josh Gibson Foundation celebrates "Remembering The History" during the 2006 All Star Week (July 7 through 11, 2006 in Pittsburgh, PA). Our 2006 All-Star Gala will be held on July 9, 2006 in the ballroom of the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. We anticipate a large turnout with opportunities to bid on over 75 Silent Auction items which have been donated by companies, artists and organizations throughout the Tri-State region. 
For more info, visit www.JoshGibson.org

July 13 - 14, 2006 (RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA) - The Quakes and Southwest Airlines present Tribute to the Negro Leagues July 13 & 14. Fans have the opportunity to receive autographs and pictures with past Negro League players both evenings. Start time is 7:05pm. This year the Quakes players will be suited up in authentic Negro League jerseys. Come check out an integral part of baseball's history, as we honor their impact on our favorite pastime.  The Quakes are also offering fans a very special luncheon, Friday July 14 at the Ontario Marriott where fans can personally sit and enjoy lunch with the past players. Tickets are just $25 and include a gourmet menu and opportunities to meet Rancho Cucamonga dignitaries as well as Negro League veterans. Players who will be in attendance are: Johnny Washington (Chicago American Giants), Sam Allen (KC Monarchs), Herb Wooten (Indianapolis Clowns), Hank Mason (KC Monarchs), Harold Hair (Birmingham Black Barons) and Carl Long (Birmingham Black Barons).

July 18, 2006 (KANSAS CITY, KS) The T-Bones are pleased to announce that the 2006 Northern League All-Star Game will take place at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The game will take place on Tuesday, July 18 at 7:05 pm. CommunityAmerica Credit Union has been named as the presenting sponsor of the All-Star Celebration. Prior to the game, the T-Bones will host a luncheon, featuring Negro Leagues legend John "Buck" O'Neil. The luncheon will take place at the Hyatt Crown Center at 11:30 am. Individual plates are just $40 and a luncheon table is just $400, and a limited number of tickets are still available! For ticket information, please contact the T-Bones at (913)328-2255.

July 28, 2006 (WOODBRIDGE, IL) - Golf event that will benefit the Former Negro League Baseball Players in Chicago. The event will take place on Friday, July 28th, 2006 at the Seven Bridges Golf Course in Woodridge, Illinois. Sponsor opportunities available.  Contact Mr. Kevin Nash @ 708-288-8428 for more info.

August 8, 2006 (PHILADELPHIA, PA) - Hall-of-Famer Baseball slugger Monte Irvin who starred with the Newark Eagles of the Negro Leagues before signing with the New York Giants, where he was a mentor to Willie Mays and a key to the team's National League pennant win in 1951. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1973. Irvin discusses his career with Lawrence D. Hogan, author of Shades of Glory: The Negro Leagues and the Story of African-American Baseball, at the Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th and Vine Streets. Admission is free. Call 215-567-4341.

August 19, 2006 (WILMINGTON, DE) - The 11th Annual Judy Johnson Night will be held Saturday, August 19th at the home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Delaware). Players in Negro League uniforms. Commemorative Negro League Baseball card will be given out to all who attend. Many former Negro League players in attendance. Large silent auction with much Negro League memorabilia, USPS postal cancellation.

October 6 - 8, 2006 (ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.) - The 14th Annual "Pop"Lloyd Weekend,celebrating the legacy of John Henry Lloyd, all those who played Negro League baseball, and the culture in which it was played. More detailed information can be found at popsballyard.org

October 14, 2006 (DARBY/YEADON, PA) - Darby and Yeadon celebrate the Hilldales with a parade and a historic marker. The Parade will be held on Main street in Darby and Chester Ave in Yeadon both meeting at the old Hilldale Park Site MacDade Blvd and Cedar Ave at noon for a dedication ceremony.  For more info, contact John J. Bossong, III - Hilldale Memorial Project, 610 586 2697 darbarian@gmail.com - darbarian.blogspot.com

December 1, 2006 (New Date) (BALTIMORE, MD) - The Leon Day Foundation, a non-profit community organization will have it’s 3rd Annual Unsung Heroes Gala on Friday, December 1, 2006 from 7:00-11:00 pm at the Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore.
The Leon Day Foundation offers athletic, enrichment and educational programs for inner city youth and families. This event is to help fulfill our mission and raise funds towards our continuing efforts to build and establish new programs, while continuing to provide support with our existing programs through organized sports, education and mentoring.

• Hosted by WJZ-TV’s Stan Saunders
• Vocal performance by Georgene Fountain, winner of the 2006 Mayor’s Billie Holiday Vocal Competition.
• Live Jazz entertainment by Lovecraft
• Former Negro League Players in Attendance.
• 2006 Leon Day Future Award & Scholarship.
• Bid on dozens of fabulous silent and live auction items.

Ticket prices for the benefit are $100.  Please RSVP by October 13.  Visit www.LeonDayFoundation.org for more info.

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