Event: September 23 Field of Honour

Poster with information about the Field of Honour. Text below.Saturday, September 23rd starting at 10:30AM at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham.

What began in 2021 as an idea to help further the recognition of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars and early Black baseball in Canada, has now grown into an annual event to celebrate and honour the legacies players left behind.


Each year, community celebrate and honour the legacy of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars and Black baseball in Canada with a charity baseball game, “The Field of Honour”. Descendants of early Black baseball players in Chatham-Kent compete against one another in a friendly day of fun and softball at Fergie Jenkins Field at Rotary Park in Chatham, Ontario.


The Field of Honour Charity Baseball Game is also a fundraising event for the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum. A non-profit, charitable organization who through their museum and archives share the story of Chatham's Black community with visitors and researchers from around the globe.


Tickets: No tickets, entrane is by donation. Suggested donation is $10-$20/person, but no one will be turned away. If paying by cheque, please make it out to CK Black Historical Society.

Games: Games happen immediately following one another. The Golden Agers game is first, followed by youth, then New Generation.

Entrance: There will be signs directing people to the entrance and mechandise tent. Programs and merchandise will be available for purchase. Pre-game announcements will star at 10:30.

Seating: Seating is first-come first-serve. Pakc lawn chairs in case they grandstand seating fills up. Dugouts are for players only.

Parking: Parking is first-come, first-serve. Angle-parking is available in-front of the field. Parking in memorial arena and neigbouring streets, as well. Do not park in business parking lots, you will be towed at your own expense.

Merchandise: The All-Star Merchandise tent will have credit/debit. Bring cash in case technology doesn't cooperate. Hats, t-shirts, jerseys will be for sale. Items range from $30-$100. All leftover merchandise and additional items will be available for purchase at CK Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum during their open hours (Mon-Fri 9-2).

Canteen: The canteen will be open. Come hungry. Canteen is cash only.


Email ckblackhistoricalsociety@gmail.com with any additional questions.


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