Camden County College hosting baseball exhibit. Here's what you can see
CHERRY HILL - Camden County Colleges is hosting a Negro Leagues Baseball exhibit here.
The exhibit at the William G. Rohrer Center offers information and artifacts exploring the Negro Leagues, which formed in response to widespread racism and segregation in baseball.
The college also recently held a panel with a former Phillies star and others speaking about the evolution of the game and how the Negro Leagues, its players and their stats are becoming more recognized.
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The center, also home to the South Jersey Baseball Hall of Fame, will be hosting other events that coincide with the exhibit.
What you will see during your visit to the exhibit
Walking into the building at Route 70 and Springdale Road, you will see a replica of the MLB's Commissioner's Trophy with photos of South Jersey athletes who have won it.
Starting the exhibit downstairs, you will work through the history of the Negro Leagues in Philadelphia. Here you can find information and photos on topics that include Ed Bolden, a Black baseball executive and team owner; and Shibe Park, a long-demolished home of the Phillies.
One display details the Phillies first interaction with Jackie Robinson, who faced a racist tirade from the Philadelphia team's manager, Ben Chapman, in 1947.
You can even find information on Philadelphia resident and Little League hero, Mo'ne Davis.
Once finished downstairs, you can head upstairs and see the Negro Leagues' impact on South Jersey.
You will also find items from the Negro Leagues including a bat autographed by more than 50 players, player cards, and post cards that were donated by Kelly Jackson, a professor at the college.
A panel of baseball experts
On Feb. 28, the school held a panel discussion about baseball in Philadelphia and the Negro Leagues. Speakers included former Phillies' player and coach Milt Thompson.
Thompson discussed growing up around baseball and showed a photo of his grandfather who used to play in barnstorming games, played by traveling teams that were not in the Negro Leagues.
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What else will be happening?
The college also plans to host a tournament in its E-Sports arena to promote the exhibit, said Morgan Callen, a school representative.
Participants will play MLB 24, which features Negro League teams. A date hasn't been set, but the college is planning for some time in April.
The free exhibit will continue until May 20.
It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nick Butler is an impact reporter for the Courier Post, the Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times covering community news in South Jersey. Have any tips or stories? Reach out to NButler@Gannett.com. Subscribe to stay in the loop.
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