http://community.ovationtv.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25&as=16878&set=72030&mediaType=video,audio,photo,blog,user,group,externalmedia,set,pages Negro League All Stars Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:13:58 GMT Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:13:58 GMT help@ovationtv.com (ovationtv) help@ovationtv.com (ovationtv) KickApps Feed Builder 2011-02-26T04:13:58Z 39 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=16878&includeUser=on&includeVideo=on&includeAudio=on&includePhoto=on&includeBlog=on&includeSets=on&includeGroups=on&sortType=recent&tags=null 0 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Smokey-Joe-Williams/photo/10833814/16878.html Best In Show, 2011 Jerry Malloy Negro League Art Contest 16x20 Collage on Canvas. Joe Williams is considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Many debate whether Satchel Paige or Smokey Joe was the best Negro League pitcher ever. Cyclone Joe, as he was also called, was considered a "Sure 30 game winner in the Major Leagues, if allowed to play", by Ty Cobb. Best In Show, 2011 Jerry Malloy Negro League Art Contest 16x20 Collage on Canvas. Joe Williams is considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Many debate whether Satchel Paige or Smokey Joe was the best Negro League pitcher ever. Cyclone Joe, as he was also called, was considered a "Sure 30 game winner in the Major Leagues, if allowed to play", by Ty Cobb. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:11:19 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Smokey-Joe-Williams/photo/10833814/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-09-24T22:11:19Z Art Ovation TV Best In Show, 2011 Jerry Malloy Negro League Art Contest 16x20 Collage on Canvas. Joe Williams is considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Many debate whether Satchel Paige or Smokey Joe was the best Negro League pitcher ever. Cyclone Joe, as he was also called, was considered a "Sure 30 game winner in the Major Leagues, if allowed to play", by Ty Cobb. america, art, baseball, black, civilrights, negro, people, racism, white nonadult false Smokey Joe Williams photo america,art,baseball,black,civilrights,negro,people,racism,white 403 1 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 Art 0 10833814 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Willie-Mays/photo/10831588/16878.html 14x18 Collage on Canvas. Willie Mays was sixteen when he joined the professional Birmingham Black Barons. When his school found out about Willie playing pro ball, they barred him from high school athletics. The New York baseball Giants drafted Willie right out of high school. 14x18 Collage on Canvas. Willie Mays was sixteen when he joined the professional Birmingham Black Barons. When his school found out about Willie playing pro ball, they barred him from high school athletics. The New York baseball Giants drafted Willie right out of high school. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:43:09 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Willie-Mays/photo/10831588/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-09-24T18:43:09Z Ovation TV 14x18 Collage on Canvas. Willie Mays was sixteen when he joined the professional Birmingham Black Barons. When his school found out about Willie playing pro ball, they barred him from high school athletics. The New York baseball Giants drafted Willie right out of high school. baseball, black, blue, civilrights, negroleagueart, racism, red, white nonadult false Willie Mays photo baseball,black,blue,civilrights,negroleagueart,racism,red,white 342 1 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 10831588 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Hank-Aaron/photo/10831553/16878.html 16x20 Collage on Canvas. Hank Aaron was the last player chosen from the Negro Leagues. Up until reaching the Major Leagues, the "Hammer" was still a cross handed hitter (meaning his hands were in the wrong position while hitting), already with a reputation as a power hitter. The Braves selected Hank, and he played his entire twenty plus years with the same club. "Bad Henry" eclipsed Babe Ruth's all time Home run record. 16x20 Collage on Canvas. Hank Aaron was the last player chosen from the Negro Leagues. Up until reaching the Major Leagues, the "Hammer" was still a cross handed hitter (meaning his hands were in the wrong position while hitting), already with a reputation as a power hitter. The Braves selected Hank, and he played his entire twenty plus years with the same club. "Bad Henry" eclipsed Babe Ruth's all time Home run record. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:41:06 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Hank-Aaron/photo/10831553/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-09-24T22:41:06Z Ovation TV 16x20 Collage on Canvas. Hank Aaron was the last player chosen from the Negro Leagues. Up until reaching the Major Leagues, the "Hammer" was still a cross handed hitter (meaning his hands were in the wrong position while hitting), already with a reputation as a power hitter. The Braves selected Hank, and he played his entire twenty plus years with the same club. "Bad Henry" eclipsed Babe Ruth's all time Home run record. baseball, black, civilrights, people, racism, white nonadult false Hank Aaron photo baseball,black,civilrights,people,racism,white 374 1 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 2 0 10831553 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Judy-Johnson/photo/10192739/16878.html One of the best third basemen in Negro League history. Considered one of the smartest men to ever play the game. His clutch hitting helped the Homestead Grays win game six of the Negro League World Series, extending the series to seven games in which the Grays won to seal the championship. One of the best third basemen in Negro League history. Considered one of the smartest men to ever play the game. His clutch hitting helped the Homestead Grays win game six of the Negro League World Series, extending the series to seven games in which the Grays won to seal the championship. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:40:19 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Judy-Johnson/photo/10192739/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-08-08T21:40:19Z Ovation TV One of the best third basemen in Negro League history. Considered one of the smartest men to ever play the game. His clutch hitting helped the Homestead Grays win game six of the Negro League World Series, extending the series to seven games in which the Grays won to seal the championship. art nonadult false Judy Johnson photo art 249 3 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 1 10192739 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Larry-Doby/photo/10192726/16878.html The second African American into the the major leagues. He was the first black to hit a homerun in the World Series, and first black to win a World Series. The World Series win Doby was involved in was the last World Championship for the Cleveland Indians. That was 1948 The second African American into the the major leagues. He was the first black to hit a homerun in the World Series, and first black to win a World Series. The World Series win Doby was involved in was the last World Championship for the Cleveland Indians. That was 1948 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:38:27 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Larry-Doby/photo/10192726/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-08-08T21:38:27Z Ovation TV The second African American into the the major leagues. He was the first black to hit a homerun in the World Series, and first black to win a World Series. The World Series win Doby was involved in was the last World Championship for the Cleveland Indians. That was 1948 art nonadult false Larry Doby photo art 302 4 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 3 1 10192726 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_The-Gentlemens-Agreement/blog/2422028/16878.html By next Black History Month and the begining of next baseball season, I hope to have the complete set of eighteen (two teams worth, at each position) players, which were stars in the Negro Leagues of baseball. The prime of this league was in the early to mid 1900's. Negroes were kept out of major league baseball until 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he was called up by the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Negro Leagues players were rich with talent, and many colorful personalities played in the league as well. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson are just some of the stars that the Negro Leagues employed. Most of these players had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games against major leaguers, sometimes referred to as barnstorming games. Major League Legend Babe Ruth called John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, "The greatest player he had ever seen", and Joe DiMaggio said Satchel Paige, "was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced". It's a shame these men didn't get a shot in their prime, but that didn't stop these mens passion for the game of baseball. To me, passion is what this project is about. I grew up with baseball. I also witnessed a strike in the 80's, 90's, the banishment of the Alltime Hits King Pete Rose for gambling (form your own opinion on that subject), and the whole steroids saga. So, basically the modern era of baseball is tarnished with all the messes I just metioned. Anyhow the men of the Negro Leagues were every bit as talented, and baseball smart as major league players. The respect they earned from the big name MLB players of the day is testament to the quality of players they were. One of them broke Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974.... [image]     By next Black History Month and the begining of next baseball season, I hope to have the complete set of eighteen (two teams worth, at each position) players, which were stars in the Negro Leagues of baseball. The prime of this league was in the early to mid 1900's. Negroes were kept out of major league baseball until 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he was called up by the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Negro Leagues players were rich with talent, and many colorful personalities played in the league as well. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson are just some of the stars that the Negro Leagues employed. Most of these players had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games against major leaguers, sometimes referred to as barnstorming games. Major League Legend Babe Ruth called John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, "The greatest player he had ever seen", and Joe DiMaggio said Satchel Paige, "was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced". It's a shame these men didn't get a shot in their prime, but that didn't stop these mens passion for the game of baseball. To me, passion is what this project is about. I grew up with baseball. I also witnessed a strike in the 80's, 90's, the banishment of the Alltime Hits King Pete Rose for gambling (form your own opinion on that subject), and the whole steroids saga. So, basically the modern era of baseball is tarnished with all the messes I just metioned. Anyhow the men of the Negro Leagues were every bit as talented, and baseball smart as major league players. The respect they earned from the big name MLB players of the day is testament to the quality of players they were. One of them broke Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974.... [image]     Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:47:42 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_The-Gentlemens-Agreement/blog/2422028/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-07-01T10:47:42Z Art Mixed Media Ovation TV By next Black History Month and the begining of next baseball season, I hope to have the complete set of eighteen (two teams worth, at each position) players, which were stars in the Negro Leagues of baseball. The prime of this league was in the early to mid 1900's. Negroes were kept out of major league baseball until 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he was called up by the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Negro Leagues players were rich with talent, and many colorful personalities played in the league as well. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson are just some of the stars that the Negro Leagues employed. Most of these players had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games against major leaguers, sometimes referred to as barnstorming games. Major League Legend Babe Ruth called John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, "The greatest player he had ever seen", and Joe DiMaggio said Satchel Paige, "was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced". It's a shame these men didn't get a shot in their prime, but that didn't stop these mens passion for the game of baseball. To me, passion is what this project is about. I grew up with baseball. I also witnessed a strike in the 80's, 90's, the banishment of the Alltime Hits King Pete Rose for gambling (form your own opinion on that subject), and the whole steroids saga. So, basically the modern era of baseball is tarnished with all the messes I just metioned. Anyhow the men of the Negro Leagues were every bit as talented, and baseball smart as major league players. The respect they earned from the big name MLB players of the day is testament to the quality of players they were. One of them broke Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974.... [image]     art, blackandwhite, mixed media, negroleague nonadult false The Gentlemens Agreement text blog art,blackandwhite,mixed media,negroleague 305 0 0.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 Art / Mixed Media 0 2422028 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Satchel-Paige/photo/9715638/16878.html 16x20 Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas. Satchel Paige was one of the most charismatic, and dominating players in baseball history. Tall, lanky, and full of personality, Paige was famous before making it to the big leagues as a 42 year old rookie. The "Midnight Rider", the "Chin Check", and the "Creeper" were some of his trick pitches. Joe DiMaggio said, "Paige was the most dominating pitcher I ever faced." 16x20 Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas. Satchel Paige was one of the most charismatic, and dominating players in baseball history. Tall, lanky, and full of personality, Paige was famous before making it to the big leagues as a 42 year old rookie. The "Midnight Rider", the "Chin Check", and the "Creeper" were some of his trick pitches. Joe DiMaggio said, "Paige was the most dominating pitcher I ever faced." Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:32:01 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Satchel-Paige/photo/9715638/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-06-26T03:32:01Z Art Ovation TV 16x20 Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas. Satchel Paige was one of the most charismatic, and dominating players in baseball history. Tall, lanky, and full of personality, Paige was famous before making it to the big leagues as a 42 year old rookie. The "Midnight Rider", the "Chin Check", and the "Creeper" were some of his trick pitches. Joe DiMaggio said, "Paige was the most dominating pitcher I ever faced." art, black nonadult false Satchel Paige photo art,black 289 4 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 5 Art 0 9715638 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Pop-Lloyd/photo/9715604/16878.html 18x20 Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas John Henry "Pop" Lloyd was the "greatest player" Babe Ruth had ever seen. Won the 1924 batting championship with a .418 average. Many called him "Black Wagner", because his style of play was like that of Honus Wagner of the big leagues. 18x20 Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas John Henry "Pop" Lloyd was the "greatest player" Babe Ruth had ever seen. Won the 1924 batting championship with a .418 average. Many called him "Black Wagner", because his style of play was like that of Honus Wagner of the big leagues. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:29:18 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Pop-Lloyd/photo/9715604/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-06-26T03:29:18Z Ovation TV 18x20 Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas John Henry "Pop" Lloyd was the "greatest player" Babe Ruth had ever seen. Won the 1924 batting championship with a .418 average. Many called him "Black Wagner", because his style of play was like that of Honus Wagner of the big leagues. nonadult false Pop Lloyd photo 220 1 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 2 0 9715604 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Oscar-Charleston/photo/9436547/16878.html 16x20 Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas. HOF Player from the Negro Leagues 16x20 Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas. HOF Player from the Negro Leagues Sun, 30 May 2010 02:46:35 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Oscar-Charleston/photo/9436547/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-05-30T02:46:35Z Ovation TV 16x20 Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas. HOF Player from the Negro Leagues nonadult false Oscar Charleston photo 267 5 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 4 1 9436547 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_williewells1jpg/photo/8034740/16878.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:33:58 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_williewells1jpg/photo/8034740/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-02-25T18:33:58Z Ovation TV nonadult false williewells1.jpg photo 231 2 4.5 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 8034740 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Jackie-Robinson/photo/8034742/16878.html  In 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first African American allowed to play in the Major Leagues.Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey chose Jackie Robinson for his abilities as a ballplayer and personal integrity. Robinson was college educated, a devout Methodist, and former lieutenant in the United States Army. Jackie Robinson was devoted to the cause of integration and endured many hardships in order to break the color barrier in major league baseball, and United States society in general.  In 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first African American allowed to play in the Major Leagues.Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey chose Jackie Robinson for his abilities as a ballplayer and personal integrity. Robinson was college educated, a devout Methodist, and former lieutenant in the United States Army. Jackie Robinson was devoted to the cause of integration and endured many hardships in order to break the color barrier in major league baseball, and United States society in general. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:33:58 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Jackie-Robinson/photo/8034742/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-02-25T18:33:58Z Ovation TV  In 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first African American allowed to play in the Major Leagues.Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey chose Jackie Robinson for his abilities as a ballplayer and personal integrity. Robinson was college educated, a devout Methodist, and former lieutenant in the United States Army. Jackie Robinson was devoted to the cause of integration and endured many hardships in order to break the color barrier in major league baseball, and United States society in general. nonadult false Jackie Robinson photo 348 1 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 8034742 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_JoshGibsonjpg/photo/6317829/16878.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:07:15 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_JoshGibsonjpg/photo/6317829/16878.html bcormalisjr 2009-10-30T08:07:15Z Ovation TV nonadult false JoshGibson.jpg photo 275 2 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 6317829 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Martin-Dihigo/photo/11274383/16878.html 16x20 Collage on Canvas 16x20 Collage on Canvas Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:48:45 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Martin-Dihigo/photo/11274383/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-10-14T21:48:45Z Art Mixed Media Ovation TV 16x20 Collage on Canvas acrylic, americanhistory, art, baseball, black, blackhistory, blue, canvas, collage, games, minority, mixed media, negro, negroleague, negroleaguebaseball, racism, red, segregation, white nonadult false Martin Dihigo photo acrylic,americanhistory,art,baseball,black,blackhistory,blue,canvas,collage,games,minority,mixed media,negro,negroleague,negroleaguebaseball,racism,red,segregation,white 335 1 5.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 3 Art / Mixed Media 0 11274383 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_CottonField-of-Dreams/blog/2697748/16878.html  By next Black History Month and the begining of next baseball season, I hope to have the complete set of eighteen (two teams worth, at each position) players, which were stars in the Negro Leagues of baseball. The prime of this league was in the early to mid 1900's. Negroes were kept out of major league baseball until 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he was called up by the Brooklyn Dodgers.    The Negro Leagues players were rich with talent, and many colorful personalities played in the league as well. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson are just some of the stars that the Negro Leagues employed. Most of these players had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games against major leaguers, sometimes referred to as barnstorming games. Major League Legend Babe Ruth called John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, "The greatest player he had ever seen", and Joe DiMaggio said Satchel Paige, "was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced". It's a shame these men didn't get a shot in their prime, but that didn't stop these mens passion for the game of baseball. To me, passion is what this project is about. I grew up with baseball. I also witnessed a strike in the 80's, 90's, the banishment of the Alltime Hits King Pete Rose for gambling (form your own opinion on that subject), and the whole steroids saga. So, basically the modern era of baseball is tarnished with all the messes I just metioned. Anyhow the men of the Negro Leagues were every bit as talented, and baseball smart as major league players. The respect they earned from the big name MLB players of the day is testament to the quality of players they were. One of them broke Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974....   In school we were blessed to learn of Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige and maybe some on Josh Gibson. I did not know of Josh Gibson from school. The research I have done in regards to gathering statistics, photographs, first hand accounts from people who were on the same teams as some of these greats, and to the Major Leaguers who competed against these players in exhibition games, has given me a much better understanding of the men who were slighted the opportunity to play along with the best of the day, due to their skin color. What I am trying to do here with the series is pass along the data I have gathered in a unique and interesting way. I have a son, and a stable of nephews that love the game of baseball, and they only play it because its fun. To be excluded from playing because of the hue of your skin seems silly in 2010. My boys do not even understand the concept of racism, yet in 2010 racism still exists. [image]    By next Black History Month and the begining of next baseball season, I hope to have the complete set of eighteen (two teams worth, at each position) players, which were stars in the Negro Leagues of baseball. The prime of this league was in the early to mid 1900's. Negroes were kept out of major league baseball until 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he was called up by the Brooklyn Dodgers.    The Negro Leagues players were rich with talent, and many colorful personalities played in the league as well. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson are just some of the stars that the Negro Leagues employed. Most of these players had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games against major leaguers, sometimes referred to as barnstorming games. Major League Legend Babe Ruth called John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, "The greatest player he had ever seen", and Joe DiMaggio said Satchel Paige, "was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced". It's a shame these men didn't get a shot in their prime, but that didn't stop these mens passion for the game of baseball. To me, passion is what this project is about. I grew up with baseball. I also witnessed a strike in the 80's, 90's, the banishment of the Alltime Hits King Pete Rose for gambling (form your own opinion on that subject), and the whole steroids saga. So, basically the modern era of baseball is tarnished with all the messes I just metioned. Anyhow the men of the Negro Leagues were every bit as talented, and baseball smart as major league players. The respect they earned from the big name MLB players of the day is testament to the quality of players they were. One of them broke Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974....   In school we were blessed to learn of Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige and maybe some on Josh Gibson. I did not know of Josh Gibson from school. The research I have done in regards to gathering statistics, photographs, first hand accounts from people who were on the same teams as some of these greats, and to the Major Leaguers who competed against these players in exhibition games, has given me a much better understanding of the men who were slighted the opportunity to play along with the best of the day, due to their skin color. What I am trying to do here with the series is pass along the data I have gathered in a unique and interesting way. I have a son, and a stable of nephews that love the game of baseball, and they only play it because its fun. To be excluded from playing because of the hue of your skin seems silly in 2010. My boys do not even understand the concept of racism, yet in 2010 racism still exists. [image]   Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:26:46 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_CottonField-of-Dreams/blog/2697748/16878.html bcormalisjr 2010-10-04T02:26:46Z Events Art Show Ovation TV  By next Black History Month and the begining of next baseball season, I hope to have the complete set of eighteen (two teams worth, at each position) players, which were stars in the Negro Leagues of baseball. The prime of this league was in the early to mid 1900's. Negroes were kept out of major league baseball until 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he was called up by the Brooklyn Dodgers.    The Negro Leagues players were rich with talent, and many colorful personalities played in the league as well. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson are just some of the stars that the Negro Leagues employed. Most of these players had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games against major leaguers, sometimes referred to as barnstorming games. Major League Legend Babe Ruth called John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, "The greatest player he had ever seen", and Joe DiMaggio said Satchel Paige, "was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced". It's a shame these men didn't get a shot in their prime, but that didn't stop these mens passion for the game of baseball. To me, passion is what this project is about. I grew up with baseball. I also witnessed a strike in the 80's, 90's, the banishment of the Alltime Hits King Pete Rose for gambling (form your own opinion on that subject), and the whole steroids saga. So, basically the modern era of baseball is tarnished with all the messes I just metioned. Anyhow the men of the Negro Leagues were every bit as talented, and baseball smart as major league players. The respect they earned from the big name MLB players of the day is testament to the quality of players they were. One of them broke Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974....   In school we were blessed to learn of Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige and maybe some on Josh Gibson. I did not know of Josh Gibson from school. The research I have done in regards to gathering statistics, photographs, first hand accounts from people who were on the same teams as some of these greats, and to the Major Leaguers who competed against these players in exhibition games, has given me a much better understanding of the men who were slighted the opportunity to play along with the best of the day, due to their skin color. What I am trying to do here with the series is pass along the data I have gathered in a unique and interesting way. I have a son, and a stable of nephews that love the game of baseball, and they only play it because its fun. To be excluded from playing because of the hue of your skin seems silly in 2010. My boys do not even understand the concept of racism, yet in 2010 racism still exists. 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If you havent been to the MOT yet, go, its a beautiful place to visit and there is something to be learned form your visit. [image] My Series "A Game In The B Leagues" will be on display at the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance from January 16 2011 until the end of February. If you havent been to the MOT yet, go, its a beautiful place to visit and there is something to be learned form your visit. [image] Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:45:40 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_A-Game-In-The-B-Leagues/blog/3219300/16878.html bcormalisjr 2011-01-10T06:45:40Z Events Art Show Ovation TV My Series "A Game In The B Leagues" will be on display at the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance from January 16 2011 until the end of February. If you havent been to the MOT yet, go, its a beautiful place to visit and there is something to be learned form your visit. [image] art show, black, black history, blue, events, history, red, white nonadult false A Game In The B Leagues text blog art show,black,black history,blue,events,history,red,white 381 0 0.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 Events / Art Show 2 3219300 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_Now-Showing/photo/12684615/16878.html January 16th 2011 until the end of February, my Series " A Game In The B Leagues" will be on display at the Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles. A big THANKS to Ovation for coming through with some much needed help on getting this show up!!!!!! Community at work! January 16th 2011 until the end of February, my Series " A Game In The B Leagues" will be on display at the Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles. A big THANKS to Ovation for coming through with some much needed help on getting this show up!!!!!! Community at work! Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:54:10 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_Now-Showing/photo/12684615/16878.html bcormalisjr 2011-01-18T03:54:10Z Ovation TV January 16th 2011 until the end of February, my Series " A Game In The B Leagues" will be on display at the Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles. A big THANKS to Ovation for coming through with some much needed help on getting this show up!!!!!! Community at work! america, art, black, black history, blue, collage, museum, museum of tolerance, red, social event, white nonadult false Now Showing!!! photo america,art,black,black history,blue,collage,museum,museum of tolerance,red,social event,white 164 0 0.0 http://community.ovationtv.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2599229&as=16878 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/16878/photos/PHOTO_10844197_16878_2599229_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 12684615 2599229 Artist 22890 http://community.ovationtv.com/_My-Solo-Art-Exhibition-The-Museum-Of-Tolerance/blog/3334963/16878.html  The reception to my solo exhibition "A" Game In The B Leagues" was Sunday, February 20th at the Museum Of Tolerance, in Los Angeles. Thanks to Ovation for their generous support! I will be posting pics of the event. I was notified that my exhibition was extended through the end of March! On March 27th, the MOT has scheduled a former Negro League player to speak. My exhibit and me will be introduced when the player is introduced! I am very honored...  The reception to my solo exhibition "A" Game In The B Leagues" was Sunday, February 20th at the Museum Of Tolerance, in Los Angeles. Thanks to Ovation for their generous support! I will be posting pics of the event. I was notified that my exhibition was extended through the end of March! On March 27th, the MOT has scheduled a former Negro League player to speak. My exhibit and me will be introduced when the player is introduced! I am very honored... Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:38:06 GMT http://community.ovationtv.com/_My-Solo-Art-Exhibition-The-Museum-Of-Tolerance/blog/3334963/16878.html bcormalisjr 2011-02-22T16:38:06Z Ovation TV  The reception to my solo exhibition "A" Game In The B Leagues" was Sunday, February 20th at the Museum Of Tolerance, in Los Angeles. Thanks to Ovation for their generous support! I will be posting pics of the event. I was notified that my exhibition was extended through the end of March! On March 27th, the MOT has scheduled a former Negro League player to speak. My exhibit and me will be introduced when the player is introduced! 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