Rep. Scott affords ‘Negro Leagues Day’ invoice honoring historical past of African People in baseball 

The Detroit group was based by John “Tenny” Blount with help from Andrew “Rube” Foster, who had been each African American. Among the Stars’ video games through the Nineteen Thirties had been performed at Hamtramck Stadium.

“I’m proud to honor legends on this sport, corresponding to Corridor of Fame Heart Fielder, Norman ‘Turkey’ Stearnes; Minnie Forbes, the one surviving proprietor of a Negro League group; somebody particularly near my coronary heart, my great-uncle Ron Teasley, who’s the oldest surviving participant from Michigan; together with all Negro League trailblazers,” Scott stated. “With out the affect of those distinctive gamers and the Negro League, Main League Baseball wouldn’t be what it’s right now, and America wouldn’t be the nation that it’s right now.” 

Joyce Stearnes Thompson and Rosilyn Stearnes-Brown, daughters of Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, additionally attended the listening to and supported the invoice. So does Lydia Teasley, daughter of 96-year-old Ron Teasley. 

“This invoice is vital as a result of Could 2, 1920, was the primary sport ever performed by the Negro Leagues,” stated Lydia Teasley. “It launched the newly shaped league and introduced equality to a sport which was often called a ‘white’ sport.” 

“From that day, legendary gamers had been made, followers had been very excited and got here out of their greatest garments, even some monetary and political beneficial properties had been achieved. Could 2 have to be handed to honor and have a good time the wrestle and the stride of those wonderful gamers,” Teasley added.