Major League Baseball is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues on Sunday, with the commemoration across the sport intended to honor the legacies of the men and women who contributed in the past and present.
All players, managers, coaches and umpires are wearing a symbolic Negro Leagues 100th anniversary logo patch during games. It’s derived from the official logo created by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and will also be featured on base jewels and lineup cards.
“It’s an exciting day. I’m really excited and proud that Major League Baseball is honoring this 100-year anniversary,” Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before Sunday’s Freeway Series finale at Angel Stadium.