On this #Jackie42 Day, remembering Fort Wayne’s Black baseball history, which dates back to the 1800s: https://www.milb.com/fort-wayne/news/throwback-thursday-fort-wayne-s-black-baseball-history

#Jackie42 visited the @CityofFortWayne multiple times, including in 1962 when he was joined by Carl Erskine, Bob Feller & Ted Williams to celebrate Dale “Mr. Mac” McMillen, who founded the Wildcat Little League: https://tincaps.mlblogs.com/fort-waynes-jackie-robinson-connection-dda4227617cd

Here’s what Jackie said to the kids:

The photo above can be found in @ParkviewField’s Suite Level Lounge, along with other historic photos celebrating the city’s baseball history.

During my time with the @TinCaps, it’s been cool to meet fans, like @longsre, who were there that day and have memories to share.