This is sports doing the right thing, folks.
The Kansas City Royals are sponsoring free admission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum throughout February in celebration of Black History Month, according to MLB.com.
If you've never been to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, let me tell you - it's world-class. This isn't just baseball history. This is American history. The story of legendary players like Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Satchel Paige, and Buck O'Neil who were denied the opportunity to play in the Major Leagues because of the color of their skin.
The museum chronicles the rise and fall of the Negro Leagues, from their founding in 1920 through integration in 1947 and beyond. It celebrates athletic excellence that existed despite segregation, and honors players who paved the way for Jackie Robinson and every Black player who followed.
By removing the financial barrier during Black History Month, the Royals are making it possible for families, students, and fans to experience this essential chapter of baseball history. It's an investment in education, in remembrance, and in making sure these stories are never forgotten.
The Negro Leagues produced some of the greatest players who ever lived. They just never got the chance to prove it on baseball's biggest stage - until it was too late for most of them.
If you're in Kansas City this month, go. Learn. Remember.
That's what sports is all about, folks.
