KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bob Kendrick, president of Kansas City's Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, announced events surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Negro League World Series, first held in 1924.
Kendrick made the announcement on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from the Field of Legends at the museum, in Kansas City’s historic 18th and Vine Jazz District.
The first Negro League World Series featured the Kansas City Monarchs and the Hilldale Daisies of Darby, Pennsylvania (outside of Philadelphia), with the Monarchs coming out victorious.
The #NLBM is proud to unveil our national logo developed to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the first Negro Leagues World Series played in 1924 between the Kansas City Monarchs and the Hilldale Club (Darby, PA) that embodies the spirit of their era.
— Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (@NLBMuseumKC) February 21, 2024
🎨: Josh Chavis | #NLBM pic.twitter.com/HY5FaC2GMZ
Wednesday, Kendrick said the anniversary celebration will include events both in Kansas City and across the country. Merchandise will also mark the anniversary, with proceeds going toward the museum.
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