Baysox Pay Tribute to Negro Leagues

BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie Baysox announce today the 11th annual Negro League Tribute Night at Prince George's Stadium Saturday, June 16, as the team takes on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 6:35 p.m. The event is presented by Dietz & Watson and features an autograph session with former Negro League players and postgame fireworks.

Baysox Assistant General Manager Phil Wrye looks forward to the event each year. "These players never received the recognition they deserved during their playing careers," Wrye said. "I am so glad we have the opportunity to honor these living legends at the ballpark."

The Baysox are pleased to honor 11 former players and dignitaries in a special pregame ceremony at 6 p.m. After the ceremony, the guests will throw out ceremonial first pitches. During the game, they will sign autographs and take pictures with fans. Guests scheduled to attend are:

Player	Pos	Organization	Years
Leo Burnette	CF	Harrisburg Giants	1947-1957
Pedro Sierra	P	Baltimore Bruins Greensboro Red Wings	1951 1952-1953
Freddie Battle	P	Indianapolis Clowns	1959-1966
Jimmy Bland		Indianapolis Clowns	1960-1962
Luther "Luke" Atkinson		Wilson All-Stars Carolina Tigers Satchel Paige All-Stars Glenarden Braves	1955-56 1957-1958 1960 1964
Al Burrows	P/1B/OF	New York Black Yankees Kansas City Monarchs Indianapolis Clowns	1954 1954 1955-1962
Danny Warner	P	Harrisburg Giants	1955
Bruno DiMortile	P	Harrisburg Giants	1954-1955
Ed Nork	P	Harrisburg Giants	1955
Geraldine Day		Wife of the late Mr. Leon Day
Eddie Banks	2B	Newark Eagles Newark Phillies	1958-1960 1960-1965

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