Black History Month: Former Algiers resident Herb Simpson a forerunner in minor leagues
Even though Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major-league baseball in 1947, some minor leagues in Organized Baseball were still being integrated for the first time in the early 1950s
view moreFormer East St. John, MLB player Gerald Williams dies at age 55
Williams, a veteran of 14 years in major-league baseball, died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
view moreBlack History Month: Female Negro League trailblazer Toni Stone played for New Orleans Creoles
During Black History Month, it‘s an appropriate time to remember Toni Stone, who became the first female player for the Negro American League in 1953.
view moreFormer De La Salle and Tulane two-sport athlete Johnny Arthurs’ storied career would fill multiple scrapbooks
When the topic of best overall athletes in New Orleans sports history is brought up, many remember Johnny Arthurs from the 1960s.
view moreTurn Back the Clock: Wisner Playground fostered a lifestyle in Uptown neighborhood
There was a time spanning the 1950s through the 1970s when Wisner Playground was the center of activity in the surrounding New Orleans Uptown neighborhood.
view moreFlashback: Joe L. Brown’s stint with New Orleans Pelicans prepared him for job as Pittsburgh Pirates GM
Joe L. Brown was one of the longest-tenured general managers in Pittsburgh Pirates history.
view moreFlashback: Former Shaw and Legion star Rocky LeFevre made his pitch for career in pro baseball
Keith “Rocky” Lefevre was not unlike many young baseball players who loved to play baseball.
view moreFlashback: New Orleans native Lou Klein involved in two of baseball’s most bizarre times
Klein had one of the more interesting careers in baseball, although he had limited success as a player in the major leagues.
view moreFlashback: Third time’s a charm for 2006 Rummel-based American Legion team
Archbishop Rummel High School-based American Legion teams have a rich history of competitive baseball in the New Orleans area.
view moreRare Mel Ott game-used jersey up for auction by Leland’s
One of the jerseys worn by Ott with the Giants in 1931 is being auctioned by Lelands, a leading sports auction house.
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