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The Savannah Bananas, known for their high‑energy Banana Ball games, have partnered with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and revived the Indianapolis Clowns to celebrate the legacy of historic African‑American baseball teams.
An evening of film, auction and tribute will honor Phil S. Dixon, co‑founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, with proceeds supporting a documentary slated for 2027.
J.P. Crawford presented a game‑worn Steelheads jersey to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and the Mariners will wear the uniform on Sundays while donating $25,000 to the museum's education center.
Nearly 200 students from southern Illinois attended a traveling exhibit at The Oasis in Marion that celebrates the life and legacy of Negro Leagues icon Buck O’Neil, combining education, community and sport.
The Indianapolis Clowns, once a celebrated Negro Leagues team known for its theatrical performances, are being revived in partnership with the Savannah Bananas. Guided by former minor‑league player Kobe Shaquille Robinson, the new incarnation aims to honor the legacy of pioneers like Hank Aaron and Toni Stone while increasing Black representation in baseball.
The Texas Monarchs, a 13‑year‑old baseball squad in Houston, use the game to teach heritage and keep the sport alive in the Black community, preparing for a museum‑filled tournament in Kansas City.
Eugene “Dick” Scruggs, Sr., a Negro Leagues pitcher turned community leader, died at 87, remembered for his on‑field dominance and off‑field contributions.
Eugene “Dick” Scruggs, Sr., a celebrated Negro Leagues pitcher who later built a janitorial business and worked as a funeral director, was inducted into the Huntsville–Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame and left a lasting impact on Alabama sports and community life.