O'Neil, history are here: Former star preserves Negro Leagues memory.

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) | Date: June 2, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Don Walker

Jun. 2--Buck O'Neil is 94 years old and is as active as men half his age. Sharp as a slider over the plate, he also had an answer ready when he was asked why it was important for all Americans to know the history of the Negro Leagues. "Because it is history," he said emphatically in a recent telephone interview. "It's important for people to know about the Negro Leagues." Tonight at Miller Park, the spotlight will be on the famed league as O'Neil, who played and managed from 1937-'55; Milwaukeean Dennis Biddle; and James Sanders, who played ...

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