During 2020, the Community Cup Classic Foundation, in partnership with The Josh Gibson Foundation, Lifeline Sports and several core partners, planned to host multiple events throughout the calendar year to celebrate the Negro League Baseball Centennial in Cleveland and the 75th Anniversary of the Cleveland Buckeyes first and only Negro League World Series title.
Along with many other national events, COVID-19 seriously impacted the implementation of these signature events. However, despite the ... view more »
During 2020, the Community Cup Classic Foundation, in partnership with The Josh Gibson Foundation, Lifeline Sports and several core partners, planned to host multiple events throughout the calendar year to celebrate the Negro League Baseball Centennial in Cleveland and the 75th Anniversary of the Cleveland Buckeyes first and only Negro League World Series title.
Along with many other national events, COVID-19 seriously impacted the implementation of these signature events. However, despite the grim realities of the health crisis, these core partners remain steadfast and committed to continue with our efforts to commemorate these monumental dates and educate the community and raise awareness of the impact these important historical events had on America as well as Cleveland, Ohio.
As such, we transition to a virtual worldwide platform to celebrate these historical accomplishments with a series of presentations by Ike Brooks, Negro League Baseball Historian.
About “The Magnificent 7” Cleveland Negro Leaguers to the MajorsThis presentation will discuss the impact and influence of Negro League Baseball on economic, social and family life in Cleveland between the 1920s and the 1950s. It will also highlight the seven men who made the transition to Major League Baseball from Negro League teams representing Cleveland between 1922 and 1950.
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