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Buck O’Neil

Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Buck O’Neil across Baseball.

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Echoes of Newk: Jazz, Baseball, and the Shared Legacy of Sonny Rollins and Don Newcombe

The intertwined stories of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins and baseball pioneer Don Newcombe reveal how culture, sport and community shaped the African‑American experience in mid‑century America.

Jun 8, 2026

Students Experience Negro Leagues Legacy Through Traveling Exhibit in Marion

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.

May 22, 2026