MLB Honors Negro Leagues with Historic Game at Rickwood Field

Cardinals and Giants play tribute game at America's oldest ballpark, celebrating the legacy of Black baseball pioneers.

The game marks the first regular-season MLB match at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama.
Rickwood Field, home to the Birmingham Black Barons, has undergone a $5 million renovation for the event.
The Giants will wear uniforms of the San Francisco Sea Lions, and the Cardinals will don St. Louis Stars attire.
Major League Baseball recently included Negro Leagues stats in official records, recognizing players like Josh Gibson.
The event also pays tribute to Willie Mays, who began his career with the Birmingham Black Barons and recently passed away.