Nathan Griffin, Johnny Washington, Hank Presswood and Ernie Westfield, who pitched in the last Negro Leagues All-Star Game in 1960 - a contest that included Cubs legend Billy Williams' brother Frank - autographed everything from T-Shirts to baseballs Tuesday Aug. 15 as the Gary Railcats upset the Northern League playoff bound Schaumburg Flyers 6-5.
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Negro League Game and Event - The Gary Railcats continously invite the Negro League Legends to their ballpark called the SteelYard. Sponsored by US Steel. Ironically a place where Mr. Hank "Baby" Presswood once worked!
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Four summers ago many former Negro League Baseball Legends appeared at U.S Cellular Field on behalf of Roadway Express, (a nationwide moving company).- in cooperation with the Negro League Museum - Roadway Express showcased many items used by former Negro League greats from back in the day including the shoes and glove of former KC infielder Mr. Hank Presswood. In addition to the trailer full of exhibits, some ballplayers including Mr. PRESSWOOD, MR. ERNIE WESTFIELD, MR. SAM TAYLOR and MR. GEORGE ALTMAN were on hand to sign autographs.
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Dropping by to say hello to many of the Legends were former MLB All-Stars; Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, J.R. Richard, Carlos May and Rickey Henderson. Plus NFL Super Bowl Champ Tony Dungy, NHL Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, Baseball Hall of Famers Jim Palmer and Dick Williams and many many others.
