East-West Classic celebrates Negro Leagues, reminds former players what’s missing today
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Willie Ross shifted his spot in the wooden grandstand for a clear view of his son, Tyson, on the mound at Doubleday Field. He’d seen Tyson, a 10-year major leaguer, pitch many times in grander settings. But now his son wore the jersey of the Homestead Grays, the hallowed Negro League team, […]
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