PCL1 Memphis Redbirds

Redbirds to Honor Negro League Players

Published on July 16, 2004 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


WHO: Danny Broadway, artist / University of Memphis graduate
Former Negro Leaguers, including:
Dennis Biddle
Gordon Hopkins
Ira McKnight
Johnny Washington
Reginald Howard
Joe B. Scott
Charles Chatman
George Davis
Lee Mabon
Don Porter
John Miles

WHAT: Negro League Tribute
Unveiling of new original artwork by Danny Broadway

WHEN: Saturday, July 17, 2004
4:30 p.m. - gates open
5:30 p.m. - unveiling of artwork

WHERE: AutoZone Park

WHY: Saturday night's game features a salute to former Negro League players, with more than 10 ex-Negro Leaguers on hand to sign autographs from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Both teams will wear throwback uniforms in honor of the occasion, and the Negro Leaguers will all take part in the first-pitch ceremony. As an additional part of the evening's festivities, the Redbirds will unveil a new original piece by renowned artist and University of Memphis graduate Danny Broadway, created in honor of the Negro League ballplayers. Limited edition prints will be given to the first 1,500 fans in attendance that night. The Redbirds plan to auction off the original at a later date to benefit the Memphis Redbirds Baseball Foundation.

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