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Negro League Appreciation Weekend May 27 & 28

Published on May 20, 2022 under Southern League (SL)
Chattanooga Lookouts News Release


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The Chattanooga Lookouts will take the field as the Chattanooga Choo-Choos and play against the Birmingham Black Barons during Negro League Appreciation Weekend at AT&T Field, sponsored by the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in partnership with Food City and TVFCU.

This two-day celebration will take place on Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28. On Friday night the team will cap off the night with a spectacular postgame fireworks show and on Saturday the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a commemorative Negro League Weekend seat cushion.

"We are excited and incredibly thankful for Food City and TVFCU for their support of this historic weekend at AT&T Field," said Paula Wilkes, President of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. "It is important to honor the incredible legacy of the Negro Leagues and be able to share their story with the Chattanooga community."

On Negro League Appreciation Weekend, the Lookouts will wear Chattanooga Choo-Choos jerseys to honor the minor league Negro League team that played at Engel Stadium from 1940 - 1946. The Barons will don the jerseys of the Birmingham Black Barons who were members of the inaugural Negro Southern League in 1920.

The two games between the Choo-Choos and the Black Barons will also feature appearances from former Negro League players including Alfonsa Holt, Sr., Reginald Howard, Russell "Crazy Legs" Patterson, Jimmy Tatum and Charles White. On each night the Negro League alumni will be honored in a pre-game ceremony and be available for autographs during the game.

Prior to Saturday's game, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center is inviting fans to join the Negro League Players for a meet-and-greet breakfast, sponsored by Erlanger, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for this breakfast are just $10 and can be reserved by calling 423-266-8658.

Tickets for Negro League Appreciation Weekend are on sale now at Lookouts.com! For more information on how to secure your seats to the season's best games, call the Lookouts' ticket office at 423-267-4TIX.

The Lookouts are back in town for a series against the Birmingham Barons. Check out the highlights below.

Food City Tuesday - Show your Food City ValuCard at the Lookouts Ticket Office and receive Buy One Get One Free adult general admission tickets to that night's game. (Limit 4, offer cannot be combined with any other ticket discount)

Chick-fil-A Wednesday - Every Wednesday home game our fans will receive a coupon for a free item at Chick-fil-a. Free item coupons will be delivered through the Chick-fil-a app at AT&T Field. To receive the coupon fans need to download and open the app at AT&T Field. If you already have the app simply open the app at AT&T Field to receive your free item from Chick-fil-a.

Thirsty Thursday Presented by RJ Young - Enjoy Thirsty Thursday $2 drink specials. $2 draught domestics, $3 Big River craft beer, and $2 fountain soft drinks. Thirsty Thursday drink specials are available at the Lookouts main concession stands and the Big River Beer Garden.

Negro League Appreciation and Fireworks Friday presented by Bessie Smith Cultural Center, Food City and TVFCU - After Friday's game the Lookouts will shoot off spectacular post-game fireworks.

Negro League Appreciation presented by the Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Used Car Saturday presented by TVFCU - This year, every Saturday is Used Car Saturday presented by TVFCU. This Saturday, home game fans in attendance will have the chance to win a pre-loved used car courtesy of TVFCU. Fans must be 18 years old and have a valid Georgia, Tennessee, or Alabama driver's license to enter.

On Saturday, the first 1,000 fans will receive a commemorative Negro League Appreciation Seat Cushion.

Sunday Family Fun Day and Food Drive Sunday presented by Miller-Motte College and Military Appreciation Day presented by Medicare Misty - Join your Lookouts for Military Appreciation Day presented by Medicare Misty as we honor our nation's active and veteran military. All active and veteran military and their families will receive FREE general admission tickets for that day's game.

Book Your Group Outing Today!

Do you have a group of friends or colleagues who you want to enjoy a game with? Lookouts group tickets are a great way to enjoy a game while saving a little bit of money for a group of at least 25 people. Add one of our meal vouchers or load value to your ticket and create an option that appeals to everyone!

For more information or to reserve your tickets, call our outings team at (423) 267-2208.

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