The Other Boys of Summer is showing in Greenville, SC on Saturday before the Greenville Drive game. Film at 5:15 at Fluor Field. Followed by panel and the first pitch. Come on out. #negroleagues #jackierobinson #film

Some great art from Graig Kreindler on display at the Muth Museum in Paterson, NJ. This museum is at the historic Hinchliffe Stadium, one of the original stadiums used by the Negro Leagues in NJ. #baseball #negroleagues #ribboncutting

There is only 1 Hank Aaron. A superstar baseball player and a civil rights leader. 50 yrs ago today he overtook Babe Ruth’s record when he hit HR #715.

50 years ago today Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s HR record hitting #715. He went on to hit 40 more (755) before retiring. His 2,297 RBI’s and 6,856 total bases are still MLB records. His career began in the Negro Leagues. This photo is on display at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Another player has left the field. Her stories were priceless.

#OnThisDay in 1915, Billie Holiday was born. Holiday was one of the most influential and distinctive vocalists of the twentieth century. She is best known for her relaxed interpretations of blues, like her 1939 composition “Fine and Mellow.' #JazzAppreciationMonth

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Henry Aaron hammers a broken bat HR vs. Bob Feller during the Third Annual Cracker Jack Old Timers Baseball Classic at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.! (1984) #MLB #Legends #Baseball #History

4/4/1968 Dr. MLK Jr. was assassinated in Memphis by a single shot. His legacy of non violence in the fight for civil rights showed his strength and determination for peace. The King family believes there’s more behind his assassination & James Earl Ray was NOT the shooter.

March 31, 1900, Power-hitting 1st baseman, George 'Mule' Suttles, 1901-1966, is born in Brockton, Alabama, or was it Edgewater? The best stories I heard on Suttles came from 'Cool Papa' Bell while sitting in his living room. Suttles hit the first-ever homer in an East–West game

Closing out Womens History Month celebrating a woman who has had an enormous impact on generations & the future. Rachel Robinson was a pillar of strength for Jackie Robinson and at 101 continues to champion education by providing scholarships and mentoring over 1k JRF scholars.

Toni Stone was more than a novelty act. She was signed by the Indianapolis Clowns and played with the KC Monarchs. #whm #history
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Another life lost in an unexpected and awful way. Murdered, while picking up payroll at the bank. #mystery #mythical #negroleagues #cleveland

For those who celebrate. #lgm #OpeningDay

.Sportico What caused the Phillies value to escalate 23% from 2023?

Bob Feller threw an Opening Day No-Hitter for Cleveland in 1940, but he's not the only pitcher to throw a No-Hitter on Opening Day. Leon Day tossed a No-Hitter for the Newark Eagles in 1946 in his first game back after serving in WWII. #openingday #nohitter

Happy Opening Day 🎉

Wendell Smith was born 110 yrs ago today in Detroit. He became a trailblazing journalist who covered Jackie Robinson’s journey as he signed with Brooklyn. #DYK Smith’s original career goal was to be an MLB player? #history #journalism #BornOnThisDay