Cleveland Buckeyes Celebration

Thanks to the support of the Jack Graney Chapter, McFarland & Co and others, the SABR Negro Leagues Committee invites you to a special event.

During SABR 38, SABR's Negro Leagues Committee will host a reception showcasing the rich legacy of Negro League baseball in Cleveland, along with the formal launch of the McFarland Negro League Baseball publication – Black Ball-A Negro League Journal.

As you make your final plans for SABR 38, be sure to include in your plans this special activity hosted by the Negro League Committee:

When: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 7:00 pm-9:45 pm

Where: Renaissance Hotel, in a suite TBD – be sure to RSVP to Jim Kastro at  Kastro@cox.net

What:

 Exhibits/Presentations…
- PowerPoint Continuous Loop format
o        Negro League Baseball Teams in Cleveland-1922-50
o        The 'Magnificent 7'-Cleveland Negro Leaguers to the Majors

- DVD/VHS format
o        "Records in the Sand- The Story of the Cleveland Buckeyes 1945 Negro League Champions"
o        "For the Love of the Game"
o        "Pride Against Prejudice-The Larry Doby Story"


- Memorabilia related to Cleveland Negro League Baseball

Menu…

Baseball-related Snack Foods, Water, Soft Drinks, Beer

Reception Giveaway Item…

Limited edition commemorative poster highlighting Negro League Baseball in Cleveland.