Hinchliffe Stadium was a centerpiece of the community in Paterson, NJ back in it’s hey day. It opened in 1932 and began regularly hosting Negro League games in '34. Hinchliffe served as the home ballpark for the New York Black Yankees, New York Cubans, and occasionally, the Newark Eagles. Hall of Famers Josh Gibson, Dizzy Dean, Monte Irvin, Leon Day, Willie Wells, Biz Mackey and Larry Doby were just some of the greats who played at Hinchliffe. The roar of the crowd, superstar

The NY Mets hit it out of the park with a program for their employees, season ticket holders and community groups. We were honored to be...