KANSAS CITY -- When Orioles center fielder Adam Jones contributed $20,000 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum on Saturday, it was tied to his overall development as a person.
"It all culminates," Jones said. "I'm still growing a lot. I'm only 31. There's a lot on my shoulders, but I'm still growing, and I think there's a lot more to go."
Through his many visits to the museum since entering the Major Leagues, Jones has developed a keen appreciation for the Negro League players, who built a bridge to the Majors so subsequent players could cross that bridge.