Tag: Birmingham Black Barons
Legendary Baseball Icon Willie Mays Shines at Rickwood Field
Legendary baseball icon Willie Mays was honored at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., where the St. Louis Cardinals faced off against the San Francisco Giants in a game that ended with a 6-5 victory...
Exploring Negro League Stadiums: Visit Historic Rickwood Field and More
The Negro National League was established in 1920 during a time of segregation in the United States. The league gained popularity throughout the 1930s and '40s. In 1944, Jackie Robinson, a player in the...