KNOXVILLE, TN (February 5, 2007) The East Tennessee Historical Society will launch its 2007 Brown Bag Lecture series on February 14 with a presentation by Rick Mosley, entitled “Legends of the Game: Negro and Latin Leagues Baseball Game” Mr. Mosley’s lecture will focus on a little-known aspect of baseball history during the period from 1865 to 1955. The “Negro Leagues” rose from the ashes of segregation to become one of the most significant chapters of American sports history. While forever changing the way our national pastime was played, the Negro Leagues also reflected more fundamental changes in American society. The players and coaches offer us a story of sacrifice, fortitude, and perseverance by talented athletes who simply wanted to play baseball!
Rick Mosley is an outreach coordinator at the Children’s Defense Fund in Anderson County. He is a resident of Knoxville and a graduate of Knoxville College. Mr. Mosley became determined to learn more about the Negro Leagues when he discovered that his eight-year old son knew nothing about them. Eight years later, his research into the Negro Leagues has allowed him to design and develop a board game, “Legends of the Game,” that encourages young people to learn more about this fascinating period of American history.
Brown Bag Lectures begin at noon at the East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S Gay Street (across from the Tennessee Theatre) in downtown Knoxville. The spring Brown Bag Lectures are made possible by funding from the Harriet Z. Albers Memorial Endowment Fund. The mission of the Society is to preserve, interpret and promote the region’s history. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Brown Bag lecture and current exhibits are offered at no charge and are open to the public. Directions to ETHS are available at www.east-tennessee-history.org.
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