I hear Buck O'Neill, Negro league great...

[SaveElmer]

Threw out the first pitch at the Twins Game night before last

I heard it was very funny and moving and was looking for video...anyone see it ?

[Richardo]

1. I met him in April!!

Great great man - gave a funny and heartwarming speech.

Got an autographed ball, too. I was so honored.

See my swoonish post here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3165483

[enigami]

2. Buck is a great guy

I have met him often. You should try to get to Kansas City and visit his Negro League Museum.

[SaveElmer]

3. Yeah I'd really like to..

I'm a History grad student and doing a paper on the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords for a class on the 1930's...been readin alot about him and Negro League ball in general

[Richardo]

4. There's a traveling Negro League exhibit making the rounds this season

That's where I saw him. Keep an eye out if you're in a major league town, they're going to most of them.

For more on the traveling museum:
http://www.roadway.com/baseball/times_of_greatness.html

[SaveElmer]

5. Awesome thanks...

Living in DC so hope it makes it here...

[Richardo]

7. Take bertha katzenengel with you!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x3165483#3165517 :)

[SaveElmer]

8. Looks like they are comin to RFK Aug 9

Of course I will be out of town...but they will be in Baltimore July 9th...might try to go up then

[enigami]

6. Have you visited here yet

www.nlbm.com

[SaveElmer]

9. Yeah been out to this site a couple times...

Doing some basic research...didn't notice the traveling exhibit last time I was there though...I'm gettin old

Thanks!