Negro League Baseball Blog

Baltimore's Negro League Teams Showcased

The history of Baltimore's two great Negro League teams, the Elite Giants and Black Sox, will be showcased at Sports Legends at Camden Yards when the new facility opens on May 14th. For more information checkout the Sports Legends website.

Willie Mays Avenue? Willie Mays Stadium?

The mayor of Hargerstown, Maryland promised to name a street after Willie Mays, the first black player to appear in a professional game in the town back in 1950. But, it appears that the mayor may not be able to keep his promise. Get the full story in the Baltimore Sun.