A painting featuring Hall of Fame slugger Oscar Charleston on a 90-year old baseball mitt by Guelph, Ontario artist Sean Kane has been created to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Negro Leagues first game which took place in Indianapolis on May 2, 1920, and in which Charleston played. The painting was originally slated to be exhibited in Indianapolis to coincide with … [Read more...] about Oscar Charleston Glove Art Celebrates Negro Leagues’ 100th Anniversary
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Consignment of the Week: Early Negro Leagues Pennant
One of the earliest known and rarest Negro League pennants will hit the auction block in February. Heritage Auctions will offer a 1917 Hilldale “Champions” pennant in its February Platinum Night sale. Originally created as a boys’ team in the Philadelphia area, Hilldale became a professional club in 1916. Hilldale was founded by Negro League marketer Ed Bolden and … [Read more...] about Consignment of the Week: Early Negro Leagues Pennant
Cam Perron is the World’s Coolest Kid
Among teenagers, he's not alone in his passion for baseball, baseball cards or autographs. But there's something a little different about Cam Perron. The Arlington, Mass. high school student got interested in Negro League players four years ago when Topps included a tribute set in its packs. He started writing to some of the long-forgotten players, which was fun. But … [Read more...] about Cam Perron is the World’s Coolest Kid
Old Timers Respond to Kids’ TTM Autograph Project
Not all ten year-old kids spend their time playing video games. … [Read more...] about Old Timers Respond to Kids’ TTM Autograph Project