On this day in 1924, Bill Greason was born.
After serving in World War II as one of the first Black Marines, Greason played for the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues. In 1954, he made his Major League debut with the Cardinals, becoming the first Black pitcher in team history.
After his playing career ended, Greason became a minister in Birmingham, where he continued to preach through 2024.
Last summer at Rickwood Field, our players were joined by a group of baseball pioneers who paved the way for others during their days in the Negro Leagues.
As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we're proud to share their stories.
As we approach #MLBatRickwood, @FOXSportsPR dropped a 🔥 press mailer with a package design replicating the exterior of the historic ballpark.
Among the commemorative items is @Topps' MLB at Rickwood Field Collection.
📺: Coverage begins live from Birmingham, June 20 at 5:30p ET on FOX
What. A. Night.
Among the artifacts being brought to Cooperstown from #MLBatRickwood:
🔹 Signed lineup cards from the first all-Black umpiring crew in AL/NL history
🔹 LaMonte Wade Jr.’s @SFGiants uniform
🔹 Masyn Winn’s @Cardinals cap
Throwback to October 3, 2022:
Albert Pujols hits his 703rd career home run and moves into second place on baseball's all-time RBI list.
Happy Birthday, @PujolsFive! 👑
On June 20, tune in to FOX as @MLB heads to Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, the oldest ballpark in America for a celebration over 100 years in the making.
Featuring the @SFGiants and @Cardinals in a “Tribute to the Negro Leagues.”
Did you know that 107 Hall of Famers have played at Rickwood Field?
Comedian @RoyWoodJr fills us in on some of the amazing names who have played at America's oldest ballpark.