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MLB Hall Of Famer Monte Irvin Dies At…

Baseball has lost one of its most beloved ambassadors with the passing of Hall of Fame inductee and Negro League…
by D.L. Chandler
01.13.16
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President Honors Baseball’s Negro League During White House…

Monday evening, President Barack Obama honored the historic contributions and achievements made by the Negro League. Meeting in the Blue…
by D.L. Chandler
06.19.19
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1st Negro League Game Played 92 Years Ago…

Although the origins of Negro Leagues Baseball cover a wide expanse of teams and leagues dating back into the 1800s,…
by D.L. Chandler
06.19.19
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Project Gives Names To Deceased Negro League Legends

Topeka, Kan. — Negro League players were more than athletes. They were activists, who, through their work on the field,…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Former Negro League Star Still Working At 104

PONCE, Puerto Rico (AP) — Emilio Navarro swivels his hips several times, then bends down to touch his toes.
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19