Jackie Robinson and MLK Jr. #heroes
Jackie Robinson would have been 99 today. He stepped onto the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. One year later MLK Jr. graduated from Moorehouse College. They are both trailblazers who deserve to be honored.
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Motor City Celebration
The Other Boys of Summer kicks off the Detroit Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend.
NBC Sports finds The Other Boys of Summer a Very Valuable Program
NBC Sports hosted The Other Boys of Summer for their employees recently. Following a screening of the film Marvin Pittman, Manager,...
Catching up
We continue to provide an alternative to all of the negative news by enabling the humble heroes of the Negro Leagues to share their stories.
Let's Go Mets
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...
Feeling Hopeful, Ready to Inspire
Wrapped up 2020 having met many people virtually. We were humbled by the incredible individual feedback and media coverage we received...
Athletes as Agents of Change
Beyond the lines on the field sports transcend the game itself. Is it that athletes possess another gear (or 2)?
Ups and Downs
As the season winds down and the days get shorter, The Other Boys of Summer continues to provide hope and inspiration to people of all ages.
MLB salutes the Centennial of the Negro Leagues. Lauren Meyer visits the broadcast booth.
The Other Boys of Summer Director, Lauren Meyer, joins the Astros broadcast booth during MLB's salute to the Negro Leagues.
Jackie Robinson Day 2020
As part of Jackie Robinson Day programming, we were proud to share The Other Boys of Summer with the Texas Rangers.
100 Years in the Making
MLB salutes the Negro Leagues with a celebration 100 years in the making.
