Several players across Major League Baseball took a moment Sunday to tip their cap in recognition of the Negro Leagues celebrating its 100th anniversary. Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Billie Jean King, SportsNet LA analyst Jerry Hairston Jr. and Justin Turner were among those to participate.
Turner shared a photo of an Independence Day-themed Dodgers cap on Instagram, with the lid including a Don Newcombe patch and the post featuring a heartfelt message for the Dodgers legend. Newcombe was a regular presence at Dodger Stadium before passing away in February of last year.
His death was met by an outpouring of support both within and outside the Dodgers organization.