African American Legends of the Game

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African American Legends of the Game

The legacy of leadership demonstrated by African American legends in the game of baseball is a solid foundation on which to build. IT IS REQUIRED THAT EVERY L.E.A.D. PLAYER JOIN THIS GROUP.

Website: http://www.lead2legacy.org
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Legends - Now and Then

521 All Stars, A Championship Story of Baseball and Community

The good thing about being a legend is that you don't have to wait until your hair is all salt and peppered to be considered legendary. Some legends are actually kids and young adults who've experienced legendary status in the prime of their youth. Regardless of age, we can all agree that in order to be legendary, you have to do or be a part of something greater than yourself. You have to allow yourself to be an instrument that is dedicated to playing out your role for the greater good of the whole. Such is the case of the 521 All Stars. A good friend of L.E.A.D.'s, Ms. Patty Smith, who is the Head Librarian at Pace Academy's Upper and Middle Schools, shared an inspiring story with us about the 521 All Stars. We have provided links to this compelling story below so that you can see for yourself how baseball and community came together in a big way in the small South Carolina town of Rembert. This story, this town and the courageous people that were a part of making this legendary story a reality, are an inspiration to L.E.A.D.; thank you 521 All Stars for being champions for the game of baseball.


521 All Star Links
Excerpt From the Book
Info from Library of Congress

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Comment by Marvin R Goodman, II on August 26, 2009 at 1:22pm
I was lucky enough to visit the Negroe League Museum in 2003 where I met Buck O'Neil and players from the KC Monarchs. Mr. O'Neil gave my brother a pair of autographed cleats and some of the other players signed our caps.
 

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