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WELCOME TO THE BLC ARCHIVES
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June 30, 2002
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This is an article from the Washington Times outlining the creation of the NLB Living Legend Series.
Dick Heller - Wash Times 6/30/02 (JPG)
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May 31, 2002
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Bowie, Maryland - May 31, 2002 - 7:05 PM - An unprecedented collection of Negro Leagues Baseball trading cards and memorabilia will be unveiled at Prince Georges Stadium as the Bowie Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles AA affiliate, celebrate their tenth anniversary. Fifteen Negro Leagues Veterans will join Trading Faces, a Silver Spring, Maryland based trading card company, in presenting the Negro Leagues Baseball Living Legends Program, the Signature Series One Trading Card Collection and their official website .
The NLB LL Program introduces fifty-nine Negro Leagues Veterans and will mark the first time that a collection of personally autographed trading cards was ever assembled and offered online.
“This collection is incredibly unique,” said Jim Burgess, NLB Living Legends Program Director, “because it offers everyone an opportunity to look into the faces of baseball history and acquire an understanding; an appreciation for the personal sacrifice that collectively made a profound contribution to this great nation.”
The official website of the NLB LL Program is http://www.nlblivinglegends.com. It provides the multimedia support necessary to present the Living Legends personal history and Negro Leagues Baseball experience and also facilitate a secure ecommerce environment. The homepage currently displays an in depth explanation of the program and products and will be opened to reveal the content in it’s entirety on May 31, 2002.
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April 27, 2002 - NLB Living Legends join Partners With Youth Sports Foundation in New York
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NLB Living Legends Al Burrows, Gordon “Hoppy” Hopkins, Jim Robinson, and Pedro Sierra were all present to join the Partners with Youth Sports Foundation, President David Trimble in support of the little league baseball program at Jefferson Park in Harlem, New York City. This was the first opportunity to bring the “Right Decisions – Right Now” baseball camp campaign to New York City and turned out to be a great success. Valuable group instruction coupled with one on one personal interaction made it possible to share baseball fun with some simple decision making thoughts. Rusty Torres (ex- New York Yankee) was there to share his baseball and expertise as well. “The children were fabulous,” said NLB Living Legend Program Director Jim Burgess. “They notably displayed a love for baseball, but they showed just as much interest in the message that the foundation had brought them.” In all, the day could not have been any better.
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April 13, 2002 - Partners with Youth Sports Foundation Returns to Washington DC
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NLB LL Program Director Jim Burgess returned to NE Washington DC to join David Trimble and the Partners with Youth Sports Foundation in kicking off the Satchel Paige Little Leagues opening day ceremony. Satchel Paige Little League President Keith Jones welcomed DC Mayor Anthony Williams to throw out the ceremonial 2002 season first pitch. With words of encouragement and support, Burgess presented the Mayor with a personalized NLB Living Legends Signature Series One uncut press sheet for the city of Washington DC. This was the first piece of the NLB Living Legend Program offered to the public, as the Program is not scheduled to launch until May 31st.
The Partners with Youth Sports Foundation volunteers set up several baseball instruction stations and present the “Right Decisions-Right Now” message in a most professional way. The NLB Living Legends Program is proud to be associated with the foundation and will look forward to supporting its labor of goodwill as it spreads throughout the nation. See you at the next camp!
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February 27, 2002 - The City of Newark Presents: “A Reflection of the Past”
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Recognizing the great Negro Leagues Baseball History and honoring those that participated in its making was the motivation for this fabulous event. Buck O’ Neil captivated the audience with a priceless collection of memorable moments from the leagues in which he was affiliated.
The attendees were:
Honorable Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins, (councilwoman – at – large
Honorable Donald K. Tucker, (councilman – at – large), who introduced the Master of Ceremony
Rev. Dr. Jason G. Guice, the pastor that delivered the invocation
Honorable James McGreevy, Governor of the State, New Jersey
Honorable Sharpe James, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
Honorable Donald Bradley, President of Newark Municipal Council
All present welcome and honored the attending Negro League Players. Honorees included NLB Living Legends Frank Evans, Curtis Johnson, Pedro Sierra, “Hoppy” Hopkins, and Bob Scott. Congratulations!
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Partners with Youth Sports Foundation President, Dave Trimble, brought the “Right Decisions – Right Now” campaign to the neighborhoods of Northeast Washington D.C. Negro Leagues Baseball Living Legends Al Burrows, Gordon “Hoppy” Hopkins, Pedro Sierra and NLB Living Legends Program Director Jim Burgess were all on hand to support their effort. The message “Right Decisions – Right Now,” is presented on the baseball diamond in an effort to create an enjoyable, lighthearted atmosphere that allows accomplished athletes and professionals to connect with the at-risk inner city youth. This contact opens a door of opportunity that may lead to a potential life changing experience. D.C. residents that came to Taft field event were treated to top-notch baseball instruction, food for lunch, and words of encouragement from many accomplished athletes.
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