LOS ANGELES -- Maury Wills, whose daring thievery on the basepaths revolutionized baseball, died on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was 89. “I know he passed peacefully, and I am going to have a heavy heart,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who wears No. 30 because of Wills. “Maury was very impactful to me personally, professionally. He’s going to be missed. This one is … [Read more...] about Former MVP, steals king Maury Wills dies at 89
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Brewers and McCutchen tell patrons of Garfield’s 502, ‘This One’s On Me’
On Friday, August 12, 2022, The Milwaukee Brewers continued their "This One's On Me" promotion with outfielder Andrew McCutchen covering the tab for patrons at Garfield's 502, located at 502 W. Garfield Ave. While McCutchen was in the middle of the Brewers' game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Bernie Brewer, Barrelman and a virtual 'who's who' of Black Milwaukee were there in … [Read more...] about Brewers and McCutchen tell patrons of Garfield’s 502, ‘This One’s On Me’
Canton ‘worth the wait’ for LeRoy Butler
Former Packers safety takes his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame LeRoy Butler promised to be brief and the former Packers safety was a man of his word. After a 16-year wait, Butler needed roughly five minutes on Saturday, August 6. 2022 to humor those in attendance at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, OH, and acknowledge the dozens of family, friends, teachers, coaches … [Read more...] about Canton ‘worth the wait’ for LeRoy Butler
Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis
Tennis legend Serena Williams announced her retirement in a Vogue article published Tuesday, August 9, 2022. “I have never liked the word ‘retirement',” Williams wrote. “Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is ‘evolution.’ I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.” Williams, who turns 41 next month, … [Read more...] about Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis
Brewers celebrate 40 years of baseball greatness by honoring five great players
On Saturday, August 6, 2022, The Milwaukee Brewers held a special pregame ceremony to honor some of their most prominent past players and club officials as part of the their '40th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.' As part of the weekend, Prince Fielder was enshrined into the Brewers Walk of Fame, the 21st player to be inducted into the prestigious group. Also legends Ryan Braun … [Read more...] about Brewers celebrate 40 years of baseball greatness by honoring five great players
NBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell dies at 88
NBA legend Bill Russell, an 11-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and the first black head coach in the league, passed away "peacefully" Sunday, July 31, 2022, according to a family statement from his verified Twitter account. He was 88. "It is with a very heavy heart we would like to pass along to all of Bill's friends, fans, and followers," the statement … [Read more...] about NBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell dies at 88
Milwaukee Brewers host ‘2022 Negro League Tribute Day’
Fresh off the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Brewers came back to American Family Field for a three-game home stand against the Colorado Rockies which took place July 22-25, 2022. As part of that series Friday, July 22, the Brewers hosted the popular Negro Leagues Tribute Game. Negro Leagues Alumni players threw out the ceremonial first pitches and hosted an autograph … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host ‘2022 Negro League Tribute Day’
Jackie Robinson Museum opens its doors
A media-rich space in lower Manhattan celebrates Robinson’s life and promotes dialogue on race relations and other social issues More than 75 years after Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) will open the doors to a museum in his honor Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Located at 75 Varick Street in Lower Manhattan, the nearly … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Museum opens its doors
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the legacy of Hank Aaron
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers honored former team member and baseball legend "Hammerin'" Hank Aaron during their game against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. As part of the festivities various tributes about Hank Aaron's contributions to the game of baseball as well as his philanthropic work were presented throughout the game. Aaron played with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the legacy of Hank Aaron
Milwaukee Academy of Science Youth win Silver Ball during State Championship
On Saturday, March 19, 2022, 20 bright and talented young men of color from Milwaukee Academy of Science competed for WIAAWI Division 4 Basketball State Championship and won the "Silver Ball," in Madison. Most of the young men on the Novas team are freshman. They have worked incredibly hard this year to get where they are, and Milwaukee Academy of Science President and CEO … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Academy of Science Youth win Silver Ball during State Championship