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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is proud to unveil the new exhibit, Negro League Pittsburgh. This exhibit shines a spotlight on the Negro League teams in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the only city in the country with two Black Professional Teams, the Homestead Grays and the Pittsburgh Crawfords. These teams included the likes of Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, Judy Johnson, Buck Leonard, “Cool” Papa Bell, and “Smokey” Joe Williams. The Grays and Crawfords assembled not only some the premier teams in the Negro Leagues but some of the greatest teams in baseball history. Take a journey back in time to when Pittsburgh was on top of the Negro League world and walk in the footsteps of some of the finest players to play the game.

History

The Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords are two of black baseball’s most storied franchises. Cum Posey founded the Grays in 1912 while Gus Greenlee formed the Crawfords 19 years later. Starting out as independent teams, the Grays and Crawfords would go on to dominate the Negro National League, both winning a number of pennants and the Negro World Series. In 1937, the Crawfords lost many players who left to play in the Dominican Republic. Around the same time, the Grays adopted Washington, D.C. as their ‘home away from home.’ Pittsburgh disbanded in the mid-40s as Homestead followed suit in 1950.

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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 25 Main St, Cooperstown, NY 13326

Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is one of the country’s most popular destinations and is surely the best-known sports shrine in the world. Standing as a three-story red brick building, the Museum opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939. A visit to the Hall of Fame and this special exhibit is a journey through the past and a chance for you, your family, your friends and future generations to relive baseball’s greatest players and moments that made the game what it is today. We encourage you to become a member to enjoy fee admission year-round.

Tickets

Purchase tickets below to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit, Negro League Pittsburgh. You can also get your tickets to explore the remainder of the museum. Remember that all members and children under the age of 6 have free admission to both the exhibit and museum!

Exhibit

Negro League Pittsburgh

Adults...........................$15
Seniors..........................$8
Children.........................$5
Members........................Free

Museum

Explore the Hall of Fame

Adults...........................$23
Seniors..........................$15
Children........................$12
Members........................Free

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of baseball, honoring excellence in the game and connecting the generations of baseball enthusiasts. We welcome your interest, thoughts and comments on the Negro League Pittsburgh exhibit. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts with us.