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The Game of the Century is a full 9-inning baseball game played by former African American and Latino Major League Baseball players and Hall of Famers to honor the Old Negro League players some of whom are present at the celebration. Entertainment, history and education will be provided for crowd participants with pre-activities during the culminating week consisting of free youth baseball clinics and opportunities for the fans to meet and greet the players. The Black Baseball Players Association is in current negotiations for a nationally recognized stadium for the summer of 2009.

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The opposing teams of The Game of the Century are managed by former greats of the games, which is a further draw for an event of this magnitude.  Opening night is designated as "Nostalgia Night".  The fans are requested to dress in the clothing of the late 1940's from fedora, pork-pie and cloche hats to pin-striped suits and two-tone shoes for men.  Vintage dresses, cigarette skirts and mules will adorn the women.  Original signage and banners from that era will be hung throughout the stadium as well as corporate sponsorship packaging for products who endorse the event.  Big band music will play from that time period and make it a night to remember.

We have all heard the stories of Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Jackie Robinson, and the obstacles they overcame to break racial barriers.  Ultimately, these men became heroes to African Americans and instilled in each of us the hope of the American dream.  It was a long and arduous struggle for people of color in the days of past, and the opportunity to honor these great athletes is destined to be a landmark event. 

The Game of the Century honors the Legends of the Negro Leagues while offering attendees the opportunity to participate in a community celebration that builds a sense of pride, unity and self-respect among the African American and Latino communities.  This unique event not only brings together people of color, but people of all backgrounds in an atmosphere of harmony, love and brotherhood.  Through the excitement and appreciation of the game of baseball, The Game of the Century strives to strengthen the bond of the community providing hope and optimism for a more unified future.

 

Enos Cabell
Reggie Smith
 


 

Kevin Bass
Darryl Boston
Glenn Braggs
Art Burke
Vince Coleman
Al Davis
Mariano Duncan
Lorenzo Gray
Pedro Guerrero
Mike Hampton
JP Harris
 
Vic Harris
Dave Henderson
Rudy Law
Darrell Miller
Ted Milner
Nate Palmer
Lenny Randle
German Rivera
Mike Smith
Darryl Thomas
Anthony Young
 

Click here to view a video presentation of the "Game of the Century I"

 

Click here to VIEW A VIDEO OF the "game of the century I" at dodger stadium!

 

  A 'SPECIAL' VIDEO/PHOTO MONTAGE OF "THE FIRST GAME OF THE CENTURY AT DODGER STADIUM"

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