Baysox Pay Tribute to Negro Leagues
Published on June 12, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release
BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie Baysox announce today the 11th annual Negro League Tribute Night at Prince George's Stadium Saturday, June 16, as the team takes on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 6:35 p.m. The event is presented by Dietz & Watson and features an autograph session with former Negro League players and postgame fireworks.
Baysox Assistant General Manager Phil Wrye looks forward to the event each year. "These players never received the recognition they deserved during their playing careers," Wrye said. "I am so glad we have the opportunity to honor these living legends at the ballpark."
The Baysox are pleased to honor 11 former players and dignitaries in a special pregame ceremony at 6 p.m. After the ceremony, the guests will throw out ceremonial first pitches. During the game, they will sign autographs and take pictures with fans. Guests scheduled to attend are:
Name Position Organization Years
Luther "Luke" Atkinson
Wilson All-Stars
Carolina Tigers
Satchel Paige All-Stars
Glenarden Braves 1955-56
1957-1958
1960
1964
Eddie Banks 2B Newark Eagles
Newark Phillies 1958-1960
1960-1965
Freddie Battle P Indianapolis Clowns 1959-1966
Jimmy Bland
Indianapolis Clowns 1960-1962
Leo Burnette CF Harrisburg Giants 1947-1957
Al Burrows P/1B/OF New York Black Yankees
Kansas City Monarchs
Indianapolis Clowns 1954
1954
1955-1962
Geraldine Day
Wife of the late Mr. Leon Day
Bruno DiMortile P Harrisburg Giants 1954-1955
Ed Nork P Harrisburg Giants 1954-1955
Pedro Sierra P Baltimore Bruins
Greensboro Red Wings 1951
1952-1953
Danny Warner P Harrisburg Giants 1955
Baysox Baseball - We'll Knock Your 'Sox Off. The Baysox 20th season is underway. Parking is free at every Baysox home game and tickets are now available at www.baysox.com, or by calling the Baysox box office at (301) 464-4865.
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