On this day in history

August 28, 1945 - Jackie Robinson, first met Branch Rickey who was the general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers at his office at 215 Montague Street in Brooklyn.

After a dramatic, challenging, legendary interview, the two signed an agreement that would make Jackie Robinson the first African American to play for a MLB team.

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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.

Motor City Celebration

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WAM!

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NBC Sports finds The Other Boys of Summer a Very Valuable Program

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From the Mound at Citi Field

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On this day in history

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Motor City Celebration

NBC Sports finds The Other Boys of Summer a Very Valuable Program

Catching up

Let's Go Mets

Feeling Hopeful, Ready to Inspire

Athletes as Agents of Change

Ups and Downs

MLB salutes the Centennial of the Negro Leagues. Lauren Meyer visits the broadcast booth.

Jackie Robinson Day 2020

100 Years in the Making

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Motor City Celebration

WAM!

NBC Sports finds The Other Boys of Summer a Very Valuable Program

From the Mound at Citi Field

Juneteenth in the Desert

Juneteenth at Wrigley

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Show Us Your Smile