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Field of Honour Recognizes Chatham’s Baseball History

This weekend marks a celebration of Chatham’s baseball history.

Launched in 2021, the annual Field of Honour baseball game pays tribute to the 1934 Chatham Coloured All-Stars and early baseball in Canada.

Saturday’s event at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham feature descendants of early Black baseball players in a series of charity game.

Admission is by donation with proceeds going to support the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum.

The day includes three baseball games – the Golden Agers first, followed by youth, then New Generation.

First pitch is set for 11 o’clock tomorrow morning.