Negro League Anniversary Game Will Honor Black Baseball History

BOWIE, MD — A vintage game in Bowie will honor the 100th anniversary of the Negro National League, the first professional baseball organization for Black players. The competition is slated for Aug. 7 at Prince George's Stadium, home of the Bowie Baysox.

The centennial was actually last year, but the coronavirus pandemic disrupted plans for a ceremony. This year also marks the 88th anniversary of the East-West All-Star Game for Negro League athletes, who were still prohibited from playing in the MLB.

Former MLB, minor league and college ballplayers will take the field in retro uniforms to recognize this history. The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame is hosting the game.

Former Negro League players and WUSA9 Sports Director Darren Haynes will attend. Prince George's County Council Member Rodney C. Streeter of District 7 is the honorary chair of the event.

A car show will kick off the day at 10 a.m. The gates to the ballpark open at 1 p.m.

Tickets are free. They are available here.

The rain date is Aug. 22. Interested fans can email legends@nllhof.org for more information.

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