Military war vets in the Negro league

Sometimes we tend to forget how strong the men were who played in the Negro League. I mean, players like Mr. William "Skinny Legs" Blair, Jr, who served in the US Army and then played in the League too. Or Negro League player Johnny Washington, 77, has two Purple Hearts for his time in Korea. I am on a search for more players who served double duty for our country. They protected us and entertained us at the same time. We need to take the time out to at least say think you to this brave MEN!!!!

Two Players honored.

On Tuesday, the baseball pioneers were honored at Sovereign Bank Stadium as the York Revolution paid tribute to the Negro Leagues. They worked full-time jobs, afterward changed into flannel uniforms - even on the hottest summer days - and stepped onto a field, sometimes one that was made of stones. But having the chance to play baseball made it all worthwhile, said Harrisburg residents Jim Weedon 85 and Willie Fordham 80. Both Players played for the Harrisburg Giants of the Negro Leagues during the 1950s.

I feel this is a wonderful thing for the league, but it should be done at least on any quarterly basis. The players of the Negro league deserve the honor and respect from America in general. It extend past the baseball fields into mainstream media. There are so many players still alive and would love to tell their story about their time in the league.