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The following are some currently scheduled events.  Please check back often, as the calendar will be updated regularly.  If you would like information about having Larry Lester speak at your event, please contact him.

  • Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference
  • July 16 2009
  • Hosted by the Negro Baseball Leagues Committee of the Read more >>
  • Pop Lloyd Committee Presents . . .
  • October 5 2007
  • For a detail of events and programs about the 15th annual Pop Lloyd Weekend go to: Read more >>
  • The 38th SABR Annual Convention
  • June 26 2008
  • undefined The Society for American Baseball Research (*SABR*) was established in Cooperstown, New York in August, 1971. Our mission is to foster the study of baseball past and present, and to provide an outlet for educational, historical and research information about the game. Read more >>
  • 5th Annual Southern Baseball Association
  • April 11 2008
  • This conference is dedicated to the preservation of the Southern baseball history, and this year will focus on Nashville's Southern Association history, including storied Sulphur Dell Park. Scheduled events include a Nashville baseball symposium on Saturday, April 12th, featuring individual authors and historians discussing their research and publications, as well as numerous former Nashville ballplayers, participating in a panel discussion. The symposium will be held at the Nashville Metro Archives, with Saturday's activities beginning with a visit to the old Sulphur Dell ballpark site. Read more >>
  • Judy Johnson
  • August 16 2008
  • A TRIBUTE TO NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL The first organized league of black professional baseball players ― the Negro National League ― was founded in 1920 under the leadership of Hall of Famer Rube Foster. The motto of this midwestern league was “We are the Ship ― All else the Sea”, symbolizing the league’s relationship with the all-white major and minor baseball leagues. In 1923, the Eastern Colored League was formed, and the first Colored World Series was held between the two leagues in 1924. That year, in an exciting 10-game series, the legendary Kansas City Monarchs defeated the Hilldale Club of Philadelphia 5 games to 4 with 1 tie. Of note, long-time Wilmington-area resident William (Judy) Johnson (1899–1989), who was an exceptional defensive third baseman and clutch hitter who batted over .300 lifetime, played for Hilldale in that inaugural World Series. Read more >>
  • Cleveland Buckeyes Celebration
  • June 25 2008
  • Thanks to the support of the Jack Graney Chapter, McFarland & Co and others, the SABR Negro Leagues Committee invites you to a special event. Read more >>