Larry Doby was born 12/13/23. At 23 he broke the color barrier in the AL. He was signed to Cleveland and took the field 2.5 months after Jackie stepped on the field for BKLN. Doby went directly from the Newark Eagles to the Indians over July 4th without any time in the minors. #negroleagues

Fans were shocked Dec. 12, 1956 to learn Jackie Robinson was traded to the New York Giants for $35,000 and a relief pitcher. Jackie had no intentions of playing for the Giants. He was ready to move on to his next chapter and signed a contract to become a VP at Chock full o’Nuts earlier that day.

In spite of not being permitted to play in MLB, eat in certain restaurants, sit in certain seats, African Americans were required to serve in the US Military if drafted. Many of the stars of the Negro Leagues had to put their baseball careers on hold while they honorably served.

If you want The Other Boys of Summer program at your organization or community reach out. We're excited about 2026 and proud that we're going into the 7th year of sharing this history and celebrating the legacy of unsung civil rights trailblazers.

Who has bought themselves a gift while shopping for others so far? Shop small. Black Friday sale is on. teambrownapparel.com/pages/the-ot... #sale

Thankful for everyone who has joined us in 2025. Hope you all have a lazy Thanksgiving full of food, friends, family and fun. Reach out to plan a program with us in 2026. www.theotherboysofsummer.com/single-post/...

Congrats Gotham FC

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Congrats Gotham #everyonewatcheswomenssports

Thank you to all veterans. 119 Negro League players served in the military during WWII? #JackieRobinson #LarryDoby #BuckOneil source: nlbm.mlblogs.com/negro-leagues-…#thankyouforyourservicece#veteransn#biggerthanbaseballll

Bob Scott grew up in Macon, GA. He became a Pitcher/1B for the NY Black Yankees. Bob passed away 5 yrs ago, at 89. 6/22/31-10/11/20 His story and those of many other trailblazers live on in our film. Their strength & fortitude exemplify what’s possible when you pursue your dreams. #negroleagues

Logged on to X for the first time in a few days and it was full of Elon griping about Netflix and people complaining about Netflix having a few shows that include trans people. Boo hoo. People exist in all shapes, sizes, colors and beliefs. If you don’t like a show, don’t watch. Why get so upset?

Our friend Jim Robinson passed away 5 years ago today. He was a Negro Leaguer who grew up in Harlem and went to NCA&T on scholarship. He was signed to the Cardinals farm system but requested to return to the Negro Leagues where he became captain of KC Monarchs and played in the East West Classic.

Today In 1955: An amazing view of Brooklyn #Dodgers star Jackie Robinson stealing home vs. New York #Yankees catcher Yogi Berra during World Series Game 1 at Yankee Stadium! (Original photo: Mark Kauffman/SI - Color by BSmile) #MLB #Legends #Baseball #Postseason #History

Mamie Johnson was born 90 yrs ago in Ridgeway, SC. She pitched 3 seasons in the Negro Leagues. The All American Professional Girls Baseball League refused her a tryout. That didn’t stop her from pursuing her dream. She talked to us about having 2 strikes against her: being Black and being a girl.

8/28/1963 the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place. It was a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement and a demand for racial and economic justice. MLK delivered his “I have a Dream“ speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. It’s equally as important today. #civilrights

Congrats @hcspartanburgers.bsky.social on a fantastic event honoring the Negro Leagues on Sun. Spartanburg beat Greenville 9-8. Tons of kids attended and ran the bases after the final out. We produced a short film celebrating the legacy that played before the first pitch. #ANewEra #community

Produced a short film that will be shown before the @hcspartanburgers.bsky.social game on Sunday, Aug 24. It was great having the chance to dive into the vibrant history of baseball and Spartanburg and celebrate a New Era. #anewera #baseball #history #femaledirector

@netflix-us.bsky.social thanks for the follow. Let us know if you’d like to explore an opportunity to add our film to your offerings.

60 years ago today the Voting Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson. It became reality because of those who marched, sat in and peacefully demonstrated with resilience & humility. We thank those who never gave up and recognize how fragile these rights are today. #votingrights

Somerset Patriots honored the NY Black Yankees on Saturday with custom uniforms and lots of special guests, vendors and organizations. We enjoyed a perfect day/night at the park. The fanbase is going crazy for George Lombard Jr.

Negro Leagues Stadium designated as a stop on NJ’s Black Heritage Trail. #Hinchliffe www.mlb.com/news/hinchli...

Willie McCovey made his mlb debut 7/30/59. When he first signed with the Giants he played for their minor league squad in Sandersville, GA. Negro Leaguer Bob Scott was his roommate. Bob remembered it well. #segregation

63 years ago today Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was accompanied to the ceremony by his mother Mallie, wife Rachel and Branch Rickey. Below is an awards case on display at the Jackie Robinson Museum #hof #jackierobinson

Great day at Citi Field. The loss didn’t spoil the celebration. But, it would’ve been nice to have gotten a W for the Captain🧡💙. #Davidwright #retired #lgm

Happy 103rd birthday Rachel Robinson. An amazing human. Classy, smart, resilient, inspiring and the closest thing to Royalty we can think of in American. She’s created opportunities for thousands of students to pursue their dreams and impact generations. #Nationaltreasure #jrf

Today we celebrated number 5 being retired for the Mets. It was a packed house. Even when the Mets lost, the fans had a great day. #captainwright #retired #LGM @mets.com @snytv.bsky.social

Minnie Miñoso played pro baseball in 7 decades. When we interviewed him he was in his 80s and had taken his final at bat just about 5 years earlier. He walked as the DH for the St. Paul Saints in an independent league game on 7/16/2003. #minnie #fortheloveofthegame

Wednesday night in Michigan. Info here www.milb.com/west-michiga...

Wednesday night in Michigan. Info here www.milb.com/west-michiga...

The Other Boys of Summer will play July 9 at the West Michigan Whitecaps Salute the the Negro Leagues. Gates at 430. Film at 445. Enjoy some @milb baseball and be inspired by the men and women who played alongside Jackie Robinson and changed America. #negroleagues #americanhistory #whitecaps

Bob Scott began his Negro League career at 16. He loved the game of baseball. He played for the New York Black Yankees and the Memphis Red Sox, barnstormed with the Jackie Robinson All-Stars and roomed with Willie McCovey in the GA State League. Bob was born in Macon, Georgia June 22, 1931.

Baseball legends have played on these hallowed grounds for over 100 years. Rickwood Field in Birmingham is legendary. www.mlb.com/news/east-we...

Fan favorite shares his story. #johnmiles #negroleagues #juneteenth #America

Imagine it taking 2+ years for news to reach you. That’s how long it took for word to reach Galveston, TX when President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation freeing enslaved people. #Juneteenth #freedom #History 📷: Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900,"East Woods" - Austin, TX.

Don Newcombe was born 99 years ago today, 6/14/26. He was a very big teenager and when Effa Manley was told about him she said she wasn’t sure about his ability yet but had a feeling he’d grow into a great player. She signed him and the rest is history. #negroleagues #njhistory #dodgers

Happy 86th anniversary to @baseballhall.org The National Baseball Hall of Fame was officially dedicated in Cooperstown, NY June 12, 1939. They honor the greats, maintain an archive of baseball history and inspire kids of all ages.

President Johnson was the last President to send in the National Guard without a request from a governor. He did this in 1965 to PROTECT civil rights activists marching from Selma to Montgomery. This was done to protect people and stop violence and rioting. #history #peacefulprotest #antiviolence

Satchel Paige passed away June 8, 1982. Nobody can confirm when he was born, but there’s no debate the inevitable HOF’er was the oldest MLB Rookie when he debuted for Cleveland in ‘48. Satchel defined Swag. Satch traveling in style barnstorming with his squad in the off season (1946?). #fly

Bet this was a fun game.

If you’re looking for an original and impactful Juneteenth program reach out. [email protected] #juneteenth #history #negroleagues

Today In 1952: Willie Mays is sworn in to the U.S. Army! "The Say Hey Kid" would miss the rest of the '52-'53 seasons, but he returned in '54 to win the National League MVP while leading the New York Giants to a World Series championship! #MLB #Baseball #History #SFGiants

Ted Kimbro Norman Triplett Pearl Specks Webster 3 Negro League players who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWI prior to the signing of the charter of the Negro National and Negro Southern Leagues in 1920. #MemorialDay #negroleagues #respect #honor Source: baseballsgreatestsacrifice.com

Anthony Mahoney returned from WWI after enduring a poison gas attack and pitched for the Indianapolis ABC’s & Baltimore Black Sox in the early 1920s. He paid the ultimate sacrifice for his service. He died in 1924 at Walter Reed Hospital after a lengthy illness due to the gas attack while serving.

Always enjoy a historic stadium. Duncan Park Stadium turns 100 next year. Spartanburg, SC #baseball #history #productionlife

75 yrs ago today Jackie Robinson graced the cover of LIFE Magazine. The article, "Jackie Robinson's Double Play," focused on the filming of the "Jackie Robinson Story," starring Robinson as himself. #history #makingmovies

That time the Giants invited me to show the film at Oracle Park. Wearing a 24 hat they gifted me in honor of Willie Mays. He may not have roamed the outfield at Oracle but his presence is felt at the park. Born on 5/6/31 in Alabama and began his pro career playing for the Birmingham Black Barons.

Willie Howard Mays, Jr. was born May 6, 1931 in Westfield, Alabama. He played 13 games with the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons winning the Negro American League Pennant. #history #sayhey #negroleagues

Not even sure what words to use about this. 😢🤬😶

MiLB’s newest team and newest park shines in Spartanburg, SC. The Hub City Spartanburgers are at the center of the largest economic development project in the city’s history.