Out of the Shadows. Into the Light. Negro League Baseball Conference
An exploration of the magnificent art and history surrounding the Cape May Negro League.
Cape May will be the site of a three day conference embracing the rich history of the regional Negro League ball clubs, and their impact on baseball heritage. This even will feature authors, artists and historians who will present fascinating accounts of lives and careers of black athletes who will “step out of the shadow and into the light”. The conference is being presented by the Greater Cape May Historical Society, Cape May MAC, Congress Hall, and the Mad Batter restaurant.
Conference Kickoff – October 26th
$30.00 / Ticket
Sportswriter and author Gaylon H. White will provide the welcoming commentary on the conference’s theme “Out of the shadow… Into the Light”. Author and historian Dr. Jerrold Casway will speak about the origins and contribution of Negro League Ball clubs, including the Philadelphia Pythians and the Cape May Giants. Gaylon H. White will join artist Sydnei SmithJorden to discuss his book Singles and Smiles and Sydnei’s extensive artistic composition of the Negro League players.
Follow the conference with an optional buffet dinner of “ballpark favorites” at historic Congress Hall for $38.00 and a cash bar will be available.
Negro League World Series 1946 – October 27th
$30.00 / Ticket
On-air personality Victor Faison of 98.7 the Coast will introduce NJ Senator Mike Testa, Assemblymen Erik K. Simonsen and Antwan L. McClellan who will present a Proclamation and explain a Bill in the Statehouse giving tribute to Cape May’s recognition of the contributions of the Negro League.
Historian and lecturer Mike Everett, along with Belinda Manning, will speak about John Henry “Pop” Lloyd who played professional baseball in the Negro Leagues from 1906 to 1932, including two stints with the Bacharach Giants of Atlantic City. Mike will also talk about Max Manning and Monte Irvin of the Newark Eagles, who were teammates on the Negro League World Series 1946 championship team. The second part of the evening will feature Gaylon H. White who will speak about “The Mystery of Eddie Locke.” Locke helped to integrate the Minor Leagues and put together a remarkable career that established his status as one of the games greatest players in the Southwest.
Follow the conference with an optional buffet dinner of “ballpark favorites” at historic Congress Hall for $38.00 and a cash bar will be available.
Negro League in the Cooperstown Hall of Fame – October 28th
$30.00 / Ticket
Participate in a panel discussion at Convention Hall led by Gaylon H. White, who will be joined by Dr. Jerrold Casway, Sydnei SmithJordan, and Mike Everett who will address the topic “Who from the Negro League belongs in the Cooperstown Hall of Fame?” The event will conclude with a look at the career of Phillies great Dick Allen and his eligibility for the Hall of Fame.
Date
- October 26, 2021
- Expired!
Time
- 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost
- $30/$38 per
Event Website
Location
- 714 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Website
https://www.capemaycity.com/convention-hall-overview
Organizer
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Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture)
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Phone
6098845404 -
Email
info@capemaymac.org -
Website
http://capemaymac.org/
