Attnetion teachers, students, history program directors, decorators, bar & shop owners.
Are you looking to create a first class display on the Negro Leagues but can't bring in a traveling exhibition? NLBM traveling exhibits are already booked for the winter and spring, but you are not completely out of luck. Look no further than the Extra Inning Museum Store for a solution!
The following are suggestions on items ideal for creating Black History Month displays, classroom projects, National history day entries, or stunning decor for your shop, bar, or recreation room at home.
BOOKS:
Before you build a display, you need to know the history. To get a more detailed look at players and teams, check out The Negro Leagues, 1869-1960 , by Leslie Heaphy. For photographs, try the Negro Baseball Leagues: A Photographic History, by Phil Dixon, Negro League Baseball, by Earnest Withers. For books, link to http://www.nlbm.com/s/store.cfm?CID=16.
LITHOGRAPHS, POSTERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, & CARDS:
Black Ball 2 postcard books have several historic photos of Negro League greats. Link here to check it out, http://www.nlbm.com/s/store.cfm?CID=14.
The First Colored World Series photograph adds authenticity to any display. This large classic image features the 1924 Kansas City Monarchs and the Hilldale Giants before doing battle on the field. Also featured is Andrew "Rube" Foster, the founder of the Negro Leagues. http://www.nlbm.com/ns/ProductDetail.cfm?PID=55
The Black Ball Litograph by Pomergranate is among th most popular lithographs in the museum store and is perfect for display. It features a number of great photos and historical information on the Negro Leagues. http://www.nlbm.com/ns/ProductDetail.cfm?PID=52
You can also own lithographs from Shades of Greatness, the highly acclaimed art exhibit traveling the country from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Several reproductions are offered to the public through the Extra Inning Museum Store. http://www.nlbm.com/s/store.cfm?CID=12
PENNANTS:
The museum now features a new set of pennants by Collegiate Pacific which combine the modern retro logos with historic look and feel. These are some of the highest quality pennants available on the market and feature several leagues and teams. Collect them all! http://www.nlbm.com/s/store.cfm?CID=13
You can also choose from some great posters by the Martin Agency done in 1997 for the grand opening of the NLBM. Link to http://www.nlbm.com/s/store.cfm?CID=12 and select "posters" from the scroll down menu on the right.
BATS & BASEBALLS:
A number of commemorative bats and baseballs are made every year to celebrate Negro Leagues history. The museum offers bats and baseballs featuring various logos. Bats are available in full size or the popular "mini" size. You can also purchase various cases and containers to protect your objects while on display.
For the baseballs, link to http://www.nlbm.com/s/store.cfm?CID=10. For bats, link to http://www.nlbm.com/s/store.cfm?CID=11.
