Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
@NLBMuseumKC
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Where history touches home. The world’s only national museum dedicated to preserving the rich history of black baseball and its profound impact on America!
Kansas City, Missouri
Joined August 2020
We’ve always known it, but now it’s official. Buck O’Neil is Forever Legendary. Congrats to our late Chairman John Jordan Buck O’Neil on his well-deserved and long overdue induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame!
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From a one room office to America’s National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. An international hub for Negro Leagues and social history. Future generations will be inspired by those who dared to dream. This is our pitch for the future. #NLBM . 🔗:
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@stoolpresidente Thank you @stoolpresidente + @barstoolsports for supporting us during this unusual time! We are excited to be a recipient of the Barstool Fund! We got a special tour planned with @nlbmprez with your name written all over it when you come to KC!⚾️❤️🎴🎉⚾️.
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President Bob Kendrick on the passing of Willie Mays:
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Congrats to our friend and supporter, Dusty Baker, and the @astros on winning the 2022 #WorldSeries
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Satchel Paige. Regarded as the nearest thing to a legend that ever came out of the Negro Leagues. Many occasions he would pull in the outfielders to sit behind the mound while he proceeded to strike out the side with the tying run on base. Welcome Satchel to #MLBTheShow23.
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We’ve always known it, but today it becomes official. Buck O’Neil is Forever Legendary.
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The wait is over. Buck O’Neil is Forever Legendary. Congrats to our late Chairman John Jordan Buck O’Neil on his well-deserved and long overdue induction into the @baseballhall!
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OTD in 1920, Andrew "Rube" Foster organized the founding of the Negro National League. Independent black baseball team owners held meetings in Kansas City, MO to organize the governing body for a new professional league. "We are the ship, all else the sea" - Rube Foster
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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum plans to use @MLBTheShow as a gateway to expose new generations of baseball fans to these historic figures and their stories of triumph over adversity. Welcome the unsung heroes of the Negro Leagues to #MLBTheShow23!
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Introducing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's 2023 Hall of Game Class. - Vida Blue (posthumous).- Al Downing.- Dwight Gooden.- Mike Norris .- Dontrelle Willis. Join us Saturday, September 9th as we celebrate members of the Black Aces.
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Heroes come and go but legends never die. Satchel Paige and Martin Dihigo are ready to make their debut in #MLBTheShow23.
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Forever Legends. Minnie Miñoso. Buck O'Neil. Bud Fowler. Congratulations on being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame!
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What a historic day for the museum. Thankful for those who paved the way to build a facility that would pay rightful tribute to a once ignored chapter of baseball and Americana. A special thanks to our partners at @pendulum_kc for bringing this dream to life.
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1945 Kansas City Monarchs vs. 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers. To honor the Negro Leagues and the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut, the Royals will host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, August 13th. All uniform auction proceeds will directly benefit the NLBM.
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Happy Birthday to our Founder and late Chairman, John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil. First Baseman, and Manager in the Negro Leagues of the Kansas City Monarchs, then becoming the first African-American Coach in Major League Baseball’s history. Enacted by the General Assembly by the
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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum family is heartbroken over the news of the passing of our dear friend & creator of the Black Aces, Jim “Mudcat” Grant!. My his soul rest in eternal peace.
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Our late, Chairman and Founder, Buck O'Neil, was a legend whose impact on the game was immeasurable. A smooth-fielding first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs. "His spirit has never left us” - @nlbmprez. Welcome Buck to #MLBTheShow23.
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How it started: How its going:.1920 2020
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OTD in 1920 baseball was changed forever. Andrew "Rube" Foster organized the founding of the Negro National League earning him recognition as the “Father of Black Baseball.”. Independent black baseball team owners held meetings in Kansas City, Missouri to organize the governing
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Player. Manager. Coach. Scout. Executive. You can now officially add another to the list: Hall of Famer.
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Unveiled today— a special ceremony took place reveling three U.S Mint Commemorative coin designs in recognition of last year's 100th Anniversary of the Negro Leagues! . Read about the artists, designs and the significance of the Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Coin Program.
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San Diego Studio will donate $1 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for every digital deluxe and captain edition of #MLBTheShow23 sold in the United States through December 31st, 2023!
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During this month in 2008, #GeddyLee donated, autographed baseballs by former Negro Leagues players to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Geddy Lee a musician, is best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the rock group @rushtheband. Over the years visitors
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Announcing @MLBTheShow 24: Negro Leagues Edition, a tribute to the unsung heroes who played and the black press that preserved this important chapter in American history. "It's impossible to move forward, unless you know the past" - @nlbmprez
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Happy 109th Birthday to our Founder, The Legendary John Jordan Buck O'Neil. May we never forget your love, compassion, and kindness. Join us In celebrating, and remembering the life and legacy of the one and only. "The Greatest Thing, In All My Life, Is Loving You" - Buck ⚾️🎤
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On behalf of our entire team at the #NLBM, we would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to our President Bob Kendrick! . Thank you for your leadership, and helping lead the charge to educate, enlighten, and Inspire generations about the rich history of the Negro Leagues. ⚾️🎂🎉
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A League Was Born Today. February 13th, 1920. “We are the ship, all else the sea” . - Andrew “Rube” Foster
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Our late, great Chairman and Founder, Buck O'Neil, was a legend whose impact on the game was immeasurable. Celebrating with Buck’s biggest fans and supporters live at the Museum last night is now a moment etched in stone. "His spirit never left us” - @nlbmprez
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The Kansas City Royals Foundation, formerly Royals Charities, and the Kansas City @Royals for the third year in a row, will cover the cost of entrance for anyone visiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) during February to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth. 🎟️: Make plans to
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Who's ready for Negro Leagues 101 ? 👀⚾️.
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101 facts about the history of the Negro Leagues. "I'm the great-grandson of the legendary baseball player, Josh Gibson ” . - Sean Gibson, Executive Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation. @MLB x @MLBPA #NL101Facts #NLBM101
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Bank of America is our first sponsor to pledge $1 million in support of the new museum at Historic 18th and Vine. “We Share #NLBM’s mission to preserve and celebrate the rich history of African American baseball and its impact” . - @BankofAmerica KC Market President Matt Linski
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Happy Thanksgiving from @nlbmprez and the entire Negro Leagues Baseball Museum family! . We hope your day is full of Turkey Stearnes! 🦃⚾️
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Our NLBM family joins the baseball world in mourning the lost of legendary Henry Aaron. Mr. Aaron was no stranger to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. More like family. This one hurts us for sure.
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Happy 112th Birthday to our Founder and late Chairman, John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil. First Baseman, and Manager in the Negro Leagues of the Kansas City Monarchs, then becoming the first African-American Coach in Major League Baseball’s history. Enacted by the General Assembly by
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For Henry Aaron, the road to home run 715 leads back to the Negro Leagues with the Indianapolis Clowns! . The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum proudly remembers "The Hammer" on the 50th Anniversary of him courageously breaking a sports record few thought would ever be broken.
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Full House For Buck O'Neil Day from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Field of Legends! . Happy 110th Birthday Buck! ⚾️🎂🎈
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In honor of the 50th anniversary of his induction, Satchel Paige’s @baseballhall plaque is headed to Kansas City! . His plaque will be at the @Royals game located at Kauffman Stadium Monday, August. 9th and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Tuesday, August 10th.
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In honor of celebrating #JackieRobinsonDay the #NLBM and @sandlotgoods are teaming up to give away! . To Enter (each count as one entry): . ⚾️: LIKE this photo .⚾️: TAG a friend in the comments.⚾️: FOLLOW both @NLBMuseumKC and @sandlotgoods
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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum proudly salutes the trailblazing "Women of the Negro Leagues" as we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth. @nlbmprez Bob Kendrick tells the stories of female stars Toni Stone, Connie Morgan and Mamie "Peanut" Johnson breaking barriers in baseball.
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The Negro Leagues are coming to @MLBTheShow. In partnership with @MLBTheShow we invite you on a journey to celebrate the Negro Leagues and their stories of triumph over adversity in a new game experience narrated by @nlbmprez!
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On this day in 1920, Andrew "Rube" Foster organized the founding of the Negro National League. Independent black baseball team owners held meetings in Kansas City, MO to organize the governing body for a new professional league. "We are the ship, all else the sea" - Rube Foster
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#MLBatRickwood Salute to the Negro Leagues is here! . The @SFGiant and @Cardinals play TONIGHT at 7 pm ET for tonight's game on @MLBONFOX. Check out the uniform threads. 🔥
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On behalf of our staff here at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum we wish the Chief Storyteller, the Prez, the Best dressed, our Museum's crown jewel, Bob Kendrick a Happy Birthday! . Our Institution wishes the legend many more years! . Happy Birthday @nlbmprez 📸🥳⚾️😎🔥
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It's impossible to tell the story of @MLB’s integration without KC and the Negro Leagues. Jackie broke the color barrier with the @Dodgers on April 15, 1947. Join the #NLBM for a #JackieRobinsonDay @TwitterSpaces Tribute on the 75th Anniversary of that historic milestone.
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First Baseman, and Manager of the Monarchs, then becoming the first African-American Coach in MLB. "I knew I was coming to the heart of America, I didn't know I was coming to the center of the universe" - John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil. Happy 110th Birthday to our Founder Buck.
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A League Is Born. February 13th, 1920. "We Are The Ship, All Else The Sea" - Rube Foster . Celebrating 101 Years of Game-Changing History.
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“Jackie {Robinson} was literally carrying 21 million Black folks on his back when he walked out on the field as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Had he failed, an entire race of people would have failed!” . - @nlbmprez . #JackieRobinsonDay
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The vandalized Jackie Robinson marker will head to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City where it can serve as a reminder that the ugliness of America’s past persists to this day. Full story -
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75 years ago today, Larry Doby broke the American League color barrier with the Cleveland Indians. We salute him on his barrier breaking role.
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13 days until Tip Your Cap hits shelves. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum ! . Cheers are in order 🍻#NLBM
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The Kansas City Monarchs were the talk of the town all over the world.
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Introducing the next chapter of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Negro Leagues fueled the dreams of African American and Hispanic athletes who refused to accept the notion that they were unfit to play ball. This is our pitch for the future. 🔗:
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The NLBM proudly tip our cap in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "He would have been untrue to himself had he not taken a stand for a principle in which he so deeply believed" - Jackie Robinson . A legend forever. #MLKDay
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Happy New Year from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum! 🎉
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In 1962, Buck O’Neil broke barriers by becoming the first Black coach in Major League Baseball history with the Chicago Cubs. Help us celebrate baseball’s greatest ambassador by supporting our #ThanksAMillionBuck campaign by donating a Buck in support of the NLBM.
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Introducing “UNDENIABLE – Stories from the Negro Leagues” . @MLB's first-ever animated series narrated by @nlbmprez in partnership with the #NLBM. Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and catch the full episode at
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101 facts about the history of the Negro Leagues. "Esteban Bellan charted the way for Latino ball players - Nolan Arenado, Third Baseman for the St. Louis @Cardinals . @MLB x @MLBPA #NL101Facts #NLBM101
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“@Topps is considering producing Negro Leagues trading cards” - . “We are in discussions,” @nlbmprez said, smiling. “So I think it’s going to happen here pretty soon.” . @vgregorian gives you the latest for NLBM. All you need to know 👇👀. #NLBM101.
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Welcome @KStateMBB and @CoachJTang to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum! . #KStateMBB x #NLBM 📸: Jerry Lockett
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Rickey Henderson was one of the most electrifying players in @MLB history! . A rare blend of speed and power coupled with unrivaled swag. That’s why we were so proud to induct him into our HALL OF GAME in 2015. His death hit hard but we’ll cherish our memories of this amazing
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Tomorrow the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will unveil the defaced Jackie Robinson historic marker from his birthplace in Cairo, GA in ceremonies at 10 am, Fri., 4/15. It’s part of our year-long commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Jackie’s breaking of @mlb’s color barrier!
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101 facts about the history of the Negro Leagues. "The great Satchel Paige was famous for his velocity" - Former MLB Player, Marvin Freeman / @marvinfreeman84 . @MLB x @MLBPA #NL101Facts #NLBM101
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Introducing the next chapter of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Negro Leagues fueled the dreams of African American and Hispanic athletes who refused to accept the notion that they were unfit to play ball. This is our pitch for the future. 🔗:
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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is proud to team up with @MLB and the Negro Leagues Family Alliance on a #BlackHistoryMonth digital series of vignettes celebrating the rich history of the Negro Leagues. Leading off: Andrew "Rube" Foster, the "Father of Black Baseball."
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