Negro Leagues turns 100, celebration begins in Kansas City
The Negro National League was founded 100 years ago this week in Kansas City and some of baseball’s dignitaries like commissioner Rob Manfred and Royals owner John Sherman came to the birthplace, the Paseo YMCA.
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A baseball milestone birthday was celebrated this week. The Negro Leagues turned 100, and the occasion was recognized in the place of its birth. On Feb. 13, 1920 the Negro National League was formed at the Paseo YMCA in Kansas City, and this week that’s where baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, Royals owner John Sherman and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick joined others to celebrate the birthday. SportsBeat KC was there to record their tributes.
Story links:
Negro Leagues at 100: A story of resiliency, courage and America to be shared forever
A year with the Negro Leagues: Players visit iconic KC museum to connect past, present
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