Negro Southern League Museum: A rich historical moment

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Negro Southern League Museum: A rich historical moment

BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Birmingham is renowned for its rich African-American history and culture, and the Negro Southern League Museum contributes to the city’s historical legacy. While the museum highlights celebrated players such as Jackie Robinson—the first man to integrate Major League Baseball— it also effectively places a spotlight on iconic Negro Southern League teams, including […]

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