| Survial of the EldestWith the Passing of Frank Evans on August 3rd 2012' Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe, Charles "Goulash" Johnson, Lester Lockett, Buck O'Neil, Sammy Drake, Andy Porter, Art Wilson, etc.... here are those greats who rank among the "youngest," from the former Negro League Legends. |
| HISTORICAL PICSOn these pages are images from both, "Back in the Day" and today, as things stand now. Many of the people featured were very instrumental in the development of the Negro Baseball Leagues. Of the Color photos taken throughout the Chicagoland area, these show what remains today. |
| APPEARANCESClick Here to see Where your Favorite former Negro League Baseball Legends and your Former Barnstorming Baseball Legends will next Appear |
| CONTACT USNegro League Legends.org Post Office Box A3738 Chicago, Illinois 60690-3738 |
Special Appearances Throughout the Past Few Years
August 15th 2012
CHICAGO BANDITS (Ladies professional League) on Jennie Finch Dr in Rosemont, Il.
August 16th & 17th 2012
- Akron Aeros game.
August 24th to 26th 2012
- Indianapolis Clowns ball game.
November 16, 17 and 18th Sun-Times Show
- Mounted Memories Sun-Times Show. Donald Steven’s Convention Center Rosemont (Chicago) Illinois
Nathan Griffin, Johnny Washington, Hank Presswood, Lou Clarizio Jr. Don Johnson, Ray Knox, are scheduled to appear!
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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.
 Joliet Jackhammers Silver Cross Stadium
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 Negro League Legends Don "Groundhog" Johnson, Johnny Washington, Hank Presswood and Nathan Griffin are seen here with Hall of Famer Whitey Ford at the 2008 National Sports Convention.
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