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June 19, 2009

Baysox set to honor the Negro League

The Double-A Bowie Baysox plan to commemorate the Negro League with the eighth annual tribute night tomorrow at Prince George's Stadium.

Former Negro League players will be in attendance for the game against the New Britain Rock Cats, which is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m.

"These players never received the credit they deserved in their playing days," Baysox assistant general manager Phil Wrye said in a statement. "It's great that we get the opportunity to honor them at Prince George's Stadium."

Also, the first 1,250 fans who are at least 3 years old will receive a Homestead Grays replica hat, and there will be an on-field ceremony to honor former Negro League players before the game.

The Baysox will be wearing nine different replica Negro League jerseys, and a fireworks display will take place following the conclusion of the matchup between Bowie and New Britain.

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Dean Jones Jr. is the sports community coordinator at The Baltimore Sun. Following minor league baseball has always been one of his favorite hobbies. The smaller stadiums, intimate atmosphere and affordable prices allow everyone to see baseball played in its truest form. He enjoys tracking prospects as they progress from the lowest levels of a team’s farm system all the way up to the major leagues.

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