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The complicated legacy of Birmingham’s white baseball legends: Ben Chapman
Birmingham News· 6 days ago“Rickwood: The legacy of America’s oldest ballpark” takes a deep dive into stories from the Negro...
MLB icon Willie Mays dies at 93; Patrick Mahomes tops Prisco's 100; Oilers force Game 6
CBS Sports· 4 days agoThis is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in...
The complicated legacy of Birmingham’s white baseball legends: Dixie Walker
Birmingham News· 6 days ago“Rickwood: The legacy of America’s oldest ballpark” takes a deep dive into stories from the Negro...
How MLB's Rickwood Field game will make huge statement in community — and baseball
Fox Sports· 4 days agoThe shortstop, at the time touted as the Chicago White Sox' No. 2 prospect behind southpaw Carlos...
City of Birmingham, MLB pay tribute to Willie Mays and the Negro Leagues
WBRC Fox 6 Birmingham· 4 days agoA week of celebration turning somber, as one of Alabama’s greatest athletes has passed away....
Bonds, Jeter named honorary captains for Rickwood ‘Fan Jam’
Birmingham News· 6 days agoThe Fan Jam is part of a “Barnstorm Birmingham” event and Juneteenth celebration in conjunction with...
The complicated legacy of Birmingham’s white baseball legends: Harry Walker
Birmingham News· 5 days ago“Rickwood: The legacy of America’s oldest ballpark” takes a deep dive into stories from the Negro...
Willie Mays dies at 93: Giants legend 'Say Hey Kid,' 24-time All Star, among greatest players in MLB...
CBS Sports· 5 days agoHall of Famer Willie Mays, one of the greatest players to ever live, died Tuesday afternoon, the San...
In Birmingham, a Negro Leagues event becomes a Willie Mays celebration
Washington Post· 4 days agoDown the third base line, the baseball Hall of Fame plaque of Mays stood on a pedestal with flowers...
Reggie Jackson says racism he experienced playing in Birmingham made his return for Negro Leagues...
CNN via Yahoo Sports· 3 days agoBaseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson said it was difficult to return to Rickwood Field in...