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Baysox Honor Negro Leagues

Published on June 11, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie Baysox announce today a special event to honor a unique chapter in baseball history at Prince George's Stadium, with Negro Leagues Tribute Night Saturday, June 19, as the Baysox take on the Harrisburg Senators at 6:35 p.m. The event features former Negro League players and a postgame fireworks extravaganza.

The Baysox are pleased to honor 12 former players and dignitaries in a special pregame ceremony at 6 p.m. Guests scheduled to attend are:

Name

Position

Organization

Years

Leo Burnette

CF

Harrisburg Giants

1947-1957

Pedro Sierra

P

Baltimore Bruins

Greensboro Red Wings

1951

1952-1953

Jim Weedon

RF

Harrisburg Giants

1954-1955

Wilbur "Willie" Fordham

P

Harrisburg Giants

1954-1955

Luther "Luke" Atkinson

Wilson All-Stars

Carolina Tigers

Satchel Paige All-Stars

Glenarden Braves

1955-65

1957-1958

1960

1964

Al Burrows

P/1B/OF

New York Black Yankees

Kansas City Monarchs

Indianapolis Clowns

1954

1954

1955-1962

Ed Burton

2B/OF

Harrisburg Giants

1947-1955

Bruno Di Mortile

P

Harrisburg Giants

1954-1955

Ed Nork

P

Harrisburg Giants

1955

Geraldine Day

Wife of the late Mr. Leon Day

Eddie Banks

2B

Newark Eagles-

Newark Phillies

1958-1960

1960-1965

Sean Gibson

Great grandson of legendary Negro League player Josh Gibson, representing the Josh Gibson Foundation

After the ceremony, the guests will throw out ceremonial first pitches. During the game, they will sign autographs and take pictures with fans. After the game, the Baysox celebrate the event with a fireworks extravaganza.

Baysox Director of Marketing Brandan Kaiser looks forward to the event each year. "The Negro Leagues have always fascinated me," Kaiser said. "The stuff that these guys had to go through just to play professional ball is incredible and shows how much they loved the game. I can hardly wait to talk to them and hear stories from their playing days."

To honor the former players, the Baysox will take the field in nine different Negro League replica jerseys.

Baysox Assistant General Manager Phil Wrye helps plan the event each year. "These players never received the credit they deserved in their playing days," Wrye said. "It's great that we get the opportunity to honor them at Prince George's Stadium."

Think Outside The Box with the Baysox in 2010. The Baysox 18th season as the class Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles is underway at Prince George's Stadium. Catch all the action in exciting Natural Definition as the Baysox look to win their first Eastern League championship! To purchase Baysox single game tickets and check out all the exciting promotions, visit www.baysox.com

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