Along with being a rare example from the early career of Willie Mays, the ball also offers a glimpse into the history of a Birmingham-area family.
A Negro American League baseball signed by the Birmingham Black Barons, including Willie Mays, was examined by experts on PBS' Antiques Roadshow in Birmingham 2014. WGBH 2014)Jeremiah Bishop will be among the thousands of spectators and baseball fans converging on Rickwood Field this week during June 20′s rare, regular-season Major League Baseball game at the historic ballpark.
Bishop admittedly isn’t even an ardent fan of the game. But this one is personal, as memories of his grandfather and a gesture 76 years ago come back to life.Birmingham Water Works board to vote on hiring consultant, temporary leaderLongtime Birmingham dentist, businessman dies at 67: ‘He cared about his community’
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